Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. XVII § 2-304
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(a) The fair rent commission may make studies and investigations, conduct hearings and receive complaints relative to rental charges on housing accommodations, except those accommodations rented on a seasonal basis, within its jurisdiction, which term shall include mobile home and mobile home park lots, in order to control and eliminate excessive rental charges on housing accommodations, and to carry out the provisions of G.S. §§ 7-148b--7-148f inclusive, G.S. § 47a-20 and G.S. subsection (b) 47a-23c(b). The commission for such purposes, may compel the attendance of persons at hearings, issue subpoenas and administer oaths, issue orders and continue, review, amend, terminate or suspend any of its orders and decisions. (b) For purposes of this article, "seasonal basis" means housing accommodations rented for a period or periods aggregating not more than one hundred twenty (120) days in any one (1) calendar year.
Section 2-304 of the Glastonbury Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article XVII, establishes the powers of the town's Fair Rent Commission to investigate, hold hearings, and receive complaints about rental charges on most housing accommodations—including mobile home and mobile home park lots—within its jurisdiction. The Commission is empowered to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and issue or modify orders in pursuit of controlling excessive rents, in alignment with the referenced Connecticut General Statutes. Housing rented for no more than 120 days in a calendar year is considered 'seasonal' and falls outside the Commission's jurisdiction under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glastonbury Code § 2-304, property owners and managers whose units are rented on a non-seasonal basis—meaning for more than 120 aggregate days in a calendar year—are subject to the Fair Rent Commission's oversight authority. Compliant operators generally maintain accurate records of rental charges and respond promptly to any Commission inquiries, subpoenas, or hearing notices. Landlords of mobile home and mobile home park lots should be aware that those accommodations are explicitly included within the Commission's jurisdiction under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 2-304 of the Glastonbury Code gives the Fair Rent Commission the authority to receive complaints from tenants about excessive rental charges on non-seasonal housing, including mobile home lots. Tenants who believe their rent may be excessive can file a complaint with the Fair Rent Commission, which has the power to conduct hearings and issue binding orders. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help explain how the Commission's complaint and hearing process works under this provision.
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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