Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XI § 12-92
Determination of excessive rent
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(a) In determining whether a rental charge or a proposed increase in a rental charge is so excessive, with due regard to all the circumstances, as to be harsh and unconscionable, the commission shall consider such of the following circumstances as are applicable to the type of accommodation, pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-148c: (1) The rents charged for the same number of rooms in other housing accommodations in the same and in other areas of the municipality; (2) The sanitary conditions existing in the housing accommodations in question; (3) The number of bathtubs or showers, flush water closets, kitchen sinks and lavatory basins available to the occupants thereof; (4) Services, furniture, furnishings, and equipment supplied therein; (5) The size and number of bedrooms contained therein; (6) Repairs necessary to make such accommodations reasonably livable for the occupants accommodated therein; (7) The amount of taxes and overhead expenses, including debt service, thereof; (8) Whether the accommodations are in compliance with the ordinances of the municipality and the general statutes relating to health and safety; (9) The income of the petitioner and the availability of accommodations; (10) The availability of utilities; (11) Damages done to the premises by the tenant, caused by other than ordinary wear and tear; (12) The amount and frequency of increases in rental charges; (13) Whether, and the extent to which, the income from an increase in rental charges has been or will be reinvested in improvements to the accommodations. Nothing in this section shall preclude the commission from considering other relevant circumstances. The rent of a tenant protected by C.G.S. § 47a-23c who files a complaint with the commission pursuant to C.G.S. § 47a-23c(c)(2) may be increased only to the extent that such increase is fair and equitable, based on the criteria set forth in C.G.S. § 7-148c.
Section 12-92 of the Bloomfield Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, Article XI, establishes the framework a local rent commission uses to evaluate whether a rental charge or proposed rent increase is so excessive as to be harsh and unconscionable. The commission weighs a broad list of factors—including comparable rents in the area, housing conditions, services provided, tax and overhead costs, and the frequency of past increases—alongside any other relevant circumstances it deems appropriate. For tenants protected under Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-23c, any rent increase that results from a complaint filed under that statute may only be approved to the extent it is fair and equitable under the criteria in C.G.S. § 7-148c.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XI § 12-92, operators whose rent increases are challenged before the commission can expect a multi-factor review that looks at comparable rents, the physical condition and amenities of the unit, documented overhead and debt-service costs, and the history of prior increases. Compliant operators generally maintain records of taxes, operating expenses, capital improvements, and any reinvestment of rental income into the property, as these are among the factors the commission is directed to weigh. Demonstrating that a proposed increase reflects genuine cost pressures and has been reinvested in the accommodations tends to align with the criteria the commission applies under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-92 of the Bloomfield Code of Ordinances, ch. 12, art. XI, gives tenants a formal avenue to challenge a rent charge or proposed increase they believe is harsh and unconscionable by bringing a complaint before the local rent commission. The commission is required to consider a wide range of circumstances—such as the condition of the unit, available services, and how frequently rent has been raised—so tenants may find it useful to document the physical state of their housing and the history of any increases. Tenants protected under C.G.S. § 47a-23c who file a complaint under § 47a-23c(c)(2) have an additional protection: any resulting increase is capped at what is fair and equitable under the statutory criteria, and tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain what that standard means in practice.
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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