Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II (2026) § 9-47
Penalty for violations (Groton Art. II: Fair Rent Commission)
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Pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-148f, any person who shall violate any order of rent reduction or rent suspension by demanding, accepting or receiving an amount in excess thereof while such order remains in effect, and no appeal pursuant to section 9-46 is pending, or violate the provisions of this article, or any person who shall refuse to obey any subpoena, order or decision of the commission pursuant thereto, shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 for each offense. If such offense continues for more than five days, it shall constitute a new offense for each day it continues to exist thereafter. No action shall be taken on any such violation by the prosecuting authorities of the town except upon written complaint of the chairperson of the commission after at least a two-thirds vote of approval by the members at a meeting of the commission.
Section 9-47 of Groton's Code of Ordinances establishes financial penalties for anyone who violates a rent reduction or rent suspension order under the town's rent regulation article — for example, by collecting rent above the permitted amount while the order is in force and no appeal is pending. Fines range from $25 to $100 per offense, and if a violation continues beyond five days, each additional day counts as a separate offense. Enforcement action can only be initiated through a formal written complaint from the commission chairperson, following at least a two-thirds vote of approval by commission members.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-47, property owners and managers are expected to comply fully with any active rent reduction or rent suspension order issued by the commission, ensuring that rent collected does not exceed the permitted amount for as long as the order remains in effect. Compliant operators typically track the status of any pending appeals under § 9-46 and adjust their billing practices immediately when an order takes effect. Because violations that persist beyond five days reset as new daily offenses, operators generally treat prompt correction as a standard part of their compliance process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-47 gives tenants a basis to seek accountability when a landlord demands or accepts rent above a lawfully ordered reduction or suspension amount. If a landlord appears to be violating such an order, tenants may consider bringing the matter to the attention of the Groton Rent Commission, since enforcement under this provision is triggered by a formal written complaint from the commission chairperson following a two-thirds member vote. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut municipal rent regulations can help explain what documentation may be useful when approaching the commission.
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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