Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 5 § 2-155
Complaint and hearing procedure
Operative Text
(a) Upon receipt of a complaint by any fair rent commission member, the chair shall order one or more investigators to investigate the complaint. Each complaint shall be investigated within 30 days from its receipt by any fair rent commission member. In their investigations, investigators shall consider the criteria for determining excessive rents established by G.S. § 7-148c. (b) The fair rent commission chair shall cause a hearing to be held on each such complaint not later than 45 days from its receipt by a commission member. (c) A memorandum of decision shall be filed by the fair rent commission not later than 21 days from the date of the hearing. Should the commission fail to file a memorandum of decision within the 21-day period, the complaint shall fail and any action taken by the fair rent commission with respect to the particular case involved shall be null and void. The memorandum shall state the reasons for the fair rent commission's decision. The decision must be ratified or rejected at the next meeting of the fair rent commission in accordance with the procedure established by the fair rent commission. Each memorandum of decision shall be kept on file by the fair rent commission in the office of the town clerk, and from the moment of filing shall be open to the public. (d) Each complainant and each respondent may be represented by one or more attorneys of his choice or by any persons so authorized in writing by him. (e) Testimony before the fair rent commission shall be under oath and a verbatim tape (audio/video) recording of each hearing be preserved in accordance with state and town policy. Minutes of each fair rent commission meeting shall also be taken and preserved as a public record. (f) The fair rent commission shall provide the services of an interpreter, whenever needed, free of charge.
Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 5 § 2-155 establishes a structured timeline and procedural framework for how the Enfield Fair Rent Commission handles rent complaints. Once a complaint is received, an investigation must be completed within 30 days, a hearing must be held within 45 days, and a written memorandum of decision must be filed within 21 days of the hearing. If the commission misses the 21-day deadline for its memorandum, the complaint is automatically dismissed and any related actions become void. All hearings are conducted under oath, recorded, and the resulting decisions are public records kept in the town clerk's office.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 5 § 2-155, property owners named as respondents in a fair rent complaint can expect a defined sequence of events: an investigation within 30 days, a hearing within 45 days, and a written decision within 21 days of that hearing. Compliant operators typically prepare documentation relevant to the criteria for determining excessive rents under G.S. § 7-148c and ensure they are available to participate in the hearing process. Respondents are entitled to be represented by one or more attorneys or authorized representatives of their choosing throughout the proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 5 § 2-155 gives tenants who file a rent complaint with the Fair Rent Commission the right to a timely, structured process — including an investigation, a formal hearing conducted under oath, and a written decision that becomes a public record. Tenants may bring one or more attorneys or written-authorized representatives to the hearing, and interpreter services are available at no cost when needed. Those navigating this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Enfield's fair rent procedures to better understand how the commission's timeline and decision-making rules may apply generally.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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