Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 33 §§ 33.70–33.88 § 33.80
AMOUNT OF RENT DUE DURING PENDENCY OF COMPLAINT
Operative Text
Pending a determination by the Commission, the party or parties shall continue to pay the amount of the last rent prior to the increase complained of or, if there is no such increase, the last agreed-upon rent to the landlord unless, pursuant to this subchapter, the Commission orders that the amount of the rent be paid into escrow. If a late fee is authorized by Connecticut law, no late fee may be charged in the event the tenant is paying the last agreed-upon rent. (Ord. 187, passed 11-5-79; Am. Ord. 202, passed 4-6-81; Am. Ord. 320, passed 10-7-91; Am. Ord. 734, passed 1-17-23) Penalty, see § 33.999 (B)
Under Hamden Ch. 33 § 33.80, while a rent complaint is pending before the Fair Rent Commission, tenants are generally required to keep paying the rent amount that was in effect before any disputed increase — or, if no increase is at issue, the last mutually agreed-upon rent. The Commission may redirect those payments into escrow rather than to the landlord if it issues such an order. Additionally, no late fee may be charged to a tenant who is paying that last agreed-upon rent amount, even if Connecticut law would otherwise permit late fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 33.80, operators with a complaint pending before the Hamden Fair Rent Commission generally continue to receive rent at the pre-increase or last agreed-upon rate during the proceeding. Compliant landlords do not charge late fees when a tenant is paying that baseline rent amount, as the provision expressly prohibits such fees in that circumstance. Landlords should also be prepared to follow any Commission escrow order that redirects rent payments away from direct collection.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 33.80 of the Hamden Fair Rent Commission rules gives tenants a clear framework for how much rent to pay while a complaint is being decided — generally the amount owed before any disputed increase, or the last agreed-upon rent if no increase is involved. Tenants are also protected from late fees when paying that baseline amount, which can be a meaningful safeguard during a pending proceeding. If you believe a landlord is charging improper late fees or demanding a higher amount than § 33.80 allows, options may include raising the issue before the Hamden Fair Rent Commission or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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