Simsbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-2
Appointment and terms of members (Simsbury Fair Rent Commission)
Operative Text
The Fair Rent Commission shall consist of five regular members who are electors or taxpayers, appointed by the Board of Selectmen at the recommendation of the Town Manager. Five members shall serve for a term of four years. Three members shall be appointed to serve a term to expire November 30, 2024, thereafter to be appointed to a four-year term to expire November 30, 2028. Two members shall serve until November 30, 2026, thereafter to be appointed to a four-year term to expire November 30, 2030. There shall also be two alternate members appointed in the same fashion and following the same schedule. The Director of Community and Social Services, or their designee, shall serve as a non-voting member of said Commission. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
Section 15-2 of Simsbury's Code of Ordinances establishes the composition and appointment structure of the Fair Rent Commission. The Commission is made up of five voting members—who must be electors or taxpayers—plus two alternates, all appointed by the Board of Selectmen on the Town Manager's recommendation. Members serve staggered four-year terms, and the Director of Community and Social Services (or a designee) sits as a non-voting member. No member receives compensation for their service.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Simsbury Code ch. 15 § 15-2, the Fair Rent Commission that may review rental matters in town is a five-member body with staggered terms, giving it continuity of oversight over time. Property owners and managers operating in Simsbury should be aware that this Commission is an active municipal body with appointed membership, meaning it maintains ongoing capacity to hear and act on fair rent matters. Staying informed about Commission membership and meeting schedules is a common practice for operators who may interact with the Commission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-2 establishes the Fair Rent Commission as a standing municipal body in Simsbury, which means tenants have access to an ongoing, structured forum for rent-related concerns. Because the Commission is composed of community members appointed through a formal process, tenants who believe their rent situation warrants review have a recognized local body to turn to. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Simsbury's ordinances can help explain how to engage with the Commission established under ch. 15 § 15-2.
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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