Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. XVII § 2-307
Consideration in determining fair rental charge
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In determining whether a rental charge or a proposed increase in a rental charge is so excessive, with due regard to all the circumstances, as to be harsh and unconscionable, the fair rent commission shall consider such of the following circumstances as are applicable to the type of accommodation: (1) The rents charged for the same number of rooms in other housing accommodations in the same and in other areas of the municipality; (2) The sanitary conditions existing in the housing accommodation in question; (3) The number of bathtubs or showers, flush water closets, kitchen sinks and lavatory basins available to the occupants thereof; (4) Services, furniture, furnishings and equipment supplied therein; (5) The size and number of bedrooms contained therein; (6) Repairs necessary to make such accommodations reasonably livable for the occupants accommodated therein; (7) The amount of taxes and overhead expenses, including debt service, thereof; (8) Whether the accommodations are in compliance with the ordinances of the municipality and the general statutes relating to health and safety; (9) The income of the petitioner and the availability of accommodations; (10) The availability of utilities; (11) Damages done to the premises by the tenant, caused by other than ordinary wear and tear; (12) The amount and frequency of increases in rental charges; (13) Whether, and the extent to which, the income from an increase in rental charges has been or will be reinvested in improvements to the accommodations.
Section 2-307 of Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. XVII establishes a multi-factor framework that the Glastonbury Fair Rent Commission uses when evaluating whether a rental charge or a proposed rent increase is so excessive as to be harsh and unconscionable. The Commission weighs up to thirteen distinct factors — ranging from comparable rents in the area and the physical condition of the unit to tax burdens, utility availability, and whether rent-increase revenue is reinvested in improvements. No single factor is automatically decisive; the Commission applies whichever factors are relevant to the type of housing accommodation at issue.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 2-307, operators whose rental charges are under review before the Fair Rent Commission generally document the factors that justify their pricing — such as current tax and overhead costs, debt service, capital improvements made or planned, compliance with health and safety ordinances, and the condition and amenities of the unit. Maintaining organized records of expenses, repair histories, and improvement investments helps demonstrate that a charge or increase reflects legitimate costs rather than an unconscionable windfall. Operators familiar with this provision typically track comparable rents in Glastonbury and surrounding areas as additional context for their pricing decisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 2-307 gives tenants a concrete set of criteria they can point to when petitioning the Glastonbury Fair Rent Commission to review a rental charge or proposed increase they believe is harsh and unconscionable. Relevant factors a tenant may raise include the sanitary condition of the unit, whether necessary repairs have been made, the frequency and magnitude of past increases, and whether the landlord has actually reinvested increase revenue into improvements. Tenants who believe a charge may violate this provision can file a petition with the Fair Rent Commission or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand which of the thirteen factors apply to their housing type.
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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