Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-136
Penalties and violations
Operative Text
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 is pending, or violates any other provision of sections 7-148b to 7-148e of the General Statutes, inclusive, or section 47a-20 of the General Statutes, or who refuses to obey any subpoena, order or decision of the Commission pursuant thereto, shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($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.
Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-136 establishes that anyone who collects rent above an amount set by a rent reduction or suspension order, violates related state statutes (Connecticut General Statutes §§ 7-148b through 7-148e or § 47a-20), or defies a Commission subpoena, order, or decision faces a fine between $25 and $100 per offense. Importantly, if a violation persists beyond five days, each additional day is treated as a separate, new offense, meaning fines can accumulate over time. The rule applies while a rent order remains in effect and no appeal is pending.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under a rent reduction or suspension order in Trumbull should ensure that the rent they collect never exceeds the amount specified in that order for as long as it remains in effect under § 2-136. Compliant operators typically maintain clear records of any active Commission orders and adjust billing practices immediately upon receiving such an order, rather than waiting for an appeal outcome. Because each day beyond five that a violation continues counts as a new offense, operators generally treat prompt correction as a standard part of their compliance process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-136, tenants have a basis to raise a concern if a landlord collects rent above the amount set by an active rent reduction or suspension order. Because violations that persist beyond five days become new daily offenses, tenants who document the dates on which excess rent was charged may have a stronger record to present to the Commission. Tenants can explore options such as filing a complaint with the Trumbull Rent Commission, raising the violation as a defense in a related proceeding, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps.
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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