Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II (2026) § 9-32
Creation; purpose (Groton Art. II: Fair Rent Commission)
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Pursuant to and in conformity with C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20 and 47a-23c(b), there is hereby created the fair rent commission for the purpose of controlling and eliminating excessive rental charges for housing accommodations within the town, and to carry out the purposes, duties, responsibilities and all provisions of the above described sections and any other sections of the statutes, as they may be amended from time to time, pertaining to fair rent commissions.
Section 9-32 of Groton's Code of Ordinances formally establishes the Groton Fair Rent Commission, drawing its authority from Connecticut General Statutes §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20, and 47a-23c(b). The Commission's stated purpose is to control and eliminate excessive rental charges for housing accommodations within the town. It is also charged with carrying out all duties and responsibilities assigned to fair rent commissions under those state statutes, as they are updated over time.
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Under § 9-32, rental property owners and managers operating in Groton are subject to the oversight of the locally created Fair Rent Commission, which derives its authority from Connecticut state law. Operators who stay informed about the Commission's jurisdiction and the underlying statutes—§§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20, and 47a-23c(b)—are generally better positioned to set and adjust rents in a manner consistent with local requirements. Maintaining transparent records of rental charges and any adjustments is a common practice among compliant operators in jurisdictions with active fair rent commissions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-32 establishes the Groton Fair Rent Commission as the local body empowered to address excessive rental charges under Connecticut state law, giving tenants a formal avenue to raise concerns about rent levels. Tenants who believe their rent may be excessive can look to the Commission—created under authority of C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20, and 47a-23c(b)—as a potential resource for filing a complaint or seeking a review. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut fair rent commission procedures can help explain what options may be available under this framework.
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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