Fairfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (2026) § 87-7
Appeals (Fairfield Fair Rent Commission)
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Any person aggrieved by any order or decision of the Commission may appeal to the Superior Court within 30 days of the issuance of the written notice of the decision to the parties. Such notice shall include notice of the right to appeal, the court to which an appeal may be taken, and the time in which an appeal must be filed. Unless otherwise directed by the Commission or the court, the filing of an appeal shall not stay any order issued by the Commission.
Section 87-7 of Fairfield, Connecticut's Code of Ordinances establishes a formal appeal pathway for anyone who disagrees with an order or decision issued by the Commission. An aggrieved party has 30 days from the date of the written decision notice to file an appeal with the Superior Court. Importantly, filing an appeal does not automatically pause or suspend any Commission order — that order remains in effect unless the Commission or the court specifically directs otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 87-7, property owners and managers who receive an adverse Commission decision should be aware that the written notice they receive must include information about the right to appeal, the appropriate court, and the filing deadline. A compliant operator generally tracks the 30-day window carefully, since missing it forfeits the right to challenge the decision in Superior Court. Operators also typically continue complying with any Commission order during the appeal period, as the filing of an appeal does not automatically stay enforcement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 87-7 gives tenants and other aggrieved parties the right to appeal a Commission order or decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of receiving written notice. The notice itself is required to spell out the right to appeal, which court to file in, and the applicable deadline — so tenants should review any written decision they receive from the Commission carefully. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Fairfield's rent regulations can help explain what the appeal process generally involves and what options may be available.
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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