South Windsor, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 19 § 2-468
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A housing and fair rent commission (the "commission") is hereby established to promote and encourage the development and continued availability of affordable housing [in] the town, by bringing together public and private resources, developing recommendations for implementation of the affordable housing plan, and facilitating the accomplishment of those goals, and to act as the town's fair rent commission by hearing and acting upon written complaints regarding rental charges on housing accommodations pursuant to C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20 and 47a-23c. When sitting as the fair rent commission, the purpose of the commission is to hear and adjudicate tenant complaints regarding alleged excessive rental charges (as hereinafter defined) for housing accommodations within the town, and to carry out the purposes, duties, responsibilities and all provisions of the above described sections.
South Windsor Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 19 § 2-468 establishes a Housing and Fair Rent Commission in South Windsor with a dual mandate: promoting affordable housing development and acting as the town's official fair rent commission. In its fair rent capacity, the commission is authorized to receive, hear, and decide written tenant complaints about allegedly excessive rental charges on housing accommodations within the town. The commission operates under the authority granted by Connecticut General Statutes §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20, and 47a-23c.
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Under South Windsor Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 19 § 2-468, rental property owners and managers in South Windsor should be aware that a formally constituted commission exists with the authority to adjudicate complaints about rental charges. Operators who maintain rental rates consistent with applicable standards and keep clear documentation of their pricing rationale are generally better positioned when complaints are filed. Familiarity with the Connecticut statutes referenced in this provision—particularly C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f—can help landlords understand the framework within which the commission evaluates rental charge disputes.
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South Windsor Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 19 § 2-468 gives tenants in South Windsor a formal avenue to challenge rental charges they believe are excessive by filing a written complaint with the Housing and Fair Rent Commission. The commission is empowered to hear and adjudicate such complaints under the authority of Connecticut General Statutes §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20, and 47a-23c. Tenants who believe their rent may be excessive can also consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to better understand the complaint process and what qualifies as an excessive rental charge 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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