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Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-11

Social Service Commission designated as Fair Rent Commission

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StamfordRetaliation Protections

Operative Text

Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-11
A. The Social Services Commission shall replace the Fair Rent Commission and, pursuant to §§ C6-190-1 and C6-190-2 of the City of Stamford Charter, shall have all of the powers conferred by Sections 7-148b to 7-148f, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, and shall carry out the provisions of Section 47a-20 and Subsection (b) of Section 47a-23c of the Connecticut General Statutes concerning retaliatory action by landlords.
B. The Social Services Commission Coordinator, as created in § 6-9 above, shall assist the Commission in the performance of its fair rent and landlord/tenant duties.
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Plain English

Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. II § 6-11, the Social Services Commission has been designated to serve in place of the former Fair Rent Commission in Stamford. This body holds all the powers granted under Connecticut General Statutes §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, which govern fair rent oversight, and is also responsible for enforcing state-law protections against retaliatory conduct by landlords under CGS § 47a-20 and § 47a-23c(b). A dedicated Social Services Commission Coordinator supports the Commission in carrying out these rent and landlord-tenant functions.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 6-11, the Social Services Commission in Stamford now exercises the authority previously held by the Fair Rent Commission, including oversight powers drawn from Connecticut General Statutes §§ 7-148b–7-148f. Operators who comply with fair rent standards and refrain from retaliatory actions—such as those prohibited by CGS § 47a-20 and § 47a-23c(b)—are generally acting in accordance with the framework this Commission enforces. Landlords managing properties in Stamford should be aware that the Social Services Commission Coordinator is available to assist the Commission in handling fair rent and landlord-tenant matters.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 6-11 of the Stamford Code establishes the Social Services Commission as the local body with authority to address fair rent concerns and landlord retaliation under Connecticut law, including CGS § 47a-20 and § 47a-23c(b). Tenants who believe a landlord has taken retaliatory action—such as raising rent or threatening eviction in response to a complaint—may have grounds to raise that conduct before the Social Services Commission. The Social Services Commission Coordinator, created under § 6-9, can assist the Commission in these matters, and tenant-rights organizations familiar with Stamford's process can help explain available options.

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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Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23c

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Related Rules

§ 2A
Reprisal for reporting violations of law, for tenant's union activity, or actions taken pursuant to laws protecting tenants who are victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault or stalking; defense; presumption
§ 47a-20
(Formerly Sec. 19-375a). Retaliatory action by landlord prohibited.
§ 47a-20a
Actions deemed not retaliatory.

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