Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 3 §§ 3-6..3-12 (2026) § 3-8
Powers and authority of commission (Vernon Buildings §§ 3-6..3-12 Fair Rent Commission)
Operative Text
The Commission may make studies and investigations, conduct hearings and receive complaints relative to rental charges on housing accommodations, except those accommodations rented on a seasonal basis, within the Town of Vernon, which term shall include mobile manufactured homes and mobile manufactured home park lots, in order to control and eliminate excessive rental charges on such accommodations and to carry out the provisions of Sections 7-148b to 7-148f, inclusive, Section 47a-20 and Subsection (b) of Section 47a-23c of the Connecticut General Statutes. The Commission, for such purposes, may compel the attendance of persons at hearings, issue subpoenas and administer oaths, issue orders and continue, review, amend, terminate or suspend any of its orders and decisions. The commission may be empowered to retain legal counsel to advise it with the approval of the Town Administrator. The parties to any complaint shall participate in a mediation session with a representative of the Town serving as a mediator prior to any hearing before the Commission. For purposes of this section, "seasonal basis" means housing accommodations rented for a period or periods aggregating not more than one hundred twenty (120) days in any one (1) calendar year and "rental charge" includes any fee or charge in addition to rent that is imposed or sought to be imposed upon a tenant by a landlord.
Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 3 § 3-8 establishes the powers of the Vernon Rental Housing Commission to study, investigate, and hold hearings on rental charges for most housing accommodations in town — including mobile manufactured homes and park lots, but excluding seasonal rentals (those rented 120 days or fewer per calendar year). The Commission can compel witnesses, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and issue or modify orders aimed at controlling excessive rental charges. Before any formal hearing takes place, all parties to a complaint must first participate in a mediation session facilitated by a Town representative.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 3 § 3-8, landlords who rent non-seasonal housing accommodations in Vernon — including mobile manufactured home lots — are subject to the Commission's oversight of rental charges, which the ordinance defines broadly to include fees and charges beyond base rent. Compliant operators generally keep clear records of all charges imposed on tenants, since the Commission holds authority to compel attendance and issue binding orders. When a complaint is filed, landlords are expected to participate in the mandatory mediation session with a Town mediator before any formal Commission hearing proceeds.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 3 § 3-8 gives tenants in most non-seasonal Vernon housing — including mobile manufactured home park lots — the right to file complaints with the Vernon Rental Housing Commission regarding excessive rental charges, a term that covers fees and surcharges beyond base rent. The Commission has broad authority to investigate those complaints, hold hearings, and issue orders, and all complaints must go through a Town-facilitated mediation session before reaching a formal hearing. Tenants who believe their rental charges may be excessive can explore filing a complaint with the Commission or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about the process.
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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