Torrington, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 24 § 24-7
Failure to comply with Commission orders
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A. Any person who violates any order of rent reduction or rent suspension by demanding, accepting or receiving an amount in excess thereof while such order remains in effect, and no appeal pursuant to G.S. § 7-148e is pending, or who violates any other provision of this chapter or G.S. § 47a-20 or 21-80a or who refuses to obey any subpoena, order or decision of the Commission pursuant thereto shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 for each offense. If such offense continues for more than five days, it shall constitute a new offense for each day it continues to exist thereafter. B. The Commission, in its own name or through the municipality, may bring a civil action to any court of competent jurisdiction or take any other action in such a court to enforce any order of the Commission made pursuant to this subchapter, or to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of any order of the Commission.
Torrington Code of Ordinances ch. 24 § 24-7 establishes penalties for anyone who defies a Commission rent-reduction or rent-suspension order by collecting more rent than the order allows, violates other provisions of the chapter or the referenced state statutes, or refuses to comply with a Commission subpoena, order, or decision. Fines range from $25 to $100 per offense, and if a violation continues beyond five days, each additional day counts as a separate offense. The Commission also has authority to pursue civil action in court—either in its own name or through the municipality—to enforce its orders or stop ongoing or threatened violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under a Commission rent-reduction or rent-suspension order covered by Torrington Code of Ordinances ch. 24 § 24-7 are generally expected to collect no more than the amount permitted by that order for as long as it remains in effect and no appeal under G.S. § 7-148e is pending. Compliant operators also respond to Commission subpoenas and directives in a timely manner, since each day of continued noncompliance beyond five days can be treated as a fresh, separately fineable offense. Keeping clear records of rent charged relative to any active Commission order is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Torrington Code of Ordinances ch. 24 § 24-7, tenants have the benefit of knowing that a landlord who collects rent above a Commission-ordered reduction or suspension level may face fines of $25 to $100 per offense, with daily accumulation after five days of continued violation. Tenants who believe a landlord is charging amounts that exceed an active Commission order may consider documenting the overcharges and bringing the matter to the Commission's attention, since the Commission can pursue civil enforcement or seek an injunction in court. Local tenant-rights organizations can help explain the complaint process and the protections available under this provision and the related state statutes referenced within it.
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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