Southington, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 33 (2026) § 33-6
Retaliation prohibited (Southington Fair Rent Commission)
Operative Text
A. No landlord shall engage in any retaliatory actions as set forth in C.G.S. § 47a-20 or 21-80a or as determined by the Commission as set forth in C.G.S. § 7-148d(b). B. In the initial notice scheduling a hearing or conciliation on a complaint, and in its notice of decision, the Commission shall include notice, in plain language, to landlords and tenants that retaliatory actions against tenants are prohibited. C. Any tenant who claims that the action of his or her landlord constitutes retaliatory action may file a notice of such claim with the Commission. If the Commission determines, after a hearing, which hearing shall be expedited, that a landlord has retaliated in any manner against a tenant because the tenant has complained to the Commission, the Commission may order the landlord to cease and desist from such conduct and order the landlord to withdraw or remediate such conduct as has already occurred. D. For the purposes of C.G.S. § 47a-20, the Commission must make a finding of whether an application has been submitted in good faith or not in good faith.
Section 33-6 of Southington's Code of Ordinances prohibits landlords from taking retaliatory actions against tenants, as defined under Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-20 and 21-80a, or as determined by the Southington Commission. The Commission is required to notify both landlords and tenants in plain language—within hearing or conciliation notices and in its decisions—that retaliation is forbidden. When a tenant files a retaliation claim, the Commission may hold an expedited hearing and, if retaliation is found, can order the landlord to stop the conduct and undo or remedy any retaliatory actions already taken.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Southington Code § 33-6, compliant property owners and managers refrain from any conduct that could constitute retaliation against a tenant who has filed a complaint with the Commission, as defined by C.G.S. §§ 47a-20 and 21-80a. Operators generally document the legitimate, non-retaliatory business reasons behind any adverse actions—such as rent increases, notices, or changes in services—taken around the time a tenant has exercised a legal right. Because the Commission is also required to evaluate whether applications are submitted in good faith under C.G.S. § 47a-20, maintaining clear and contemporaneous records of decision-making is a practice commonly associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 33-6 of Southington's Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to file a notice of a retaliation claim directly with the Commission if they believe their landlord has taken adverse action against them for complaining to the Commission. Hearings on such claims are expedited, and if the Commission finds retaliation occurred, it has authority to order the landlord to cease the conduct and to withdraw or remedy actions already taken. Tenants who believe they may have a retaliation claim can contact the Commission for information about the process, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on their options under this provision.
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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