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Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2.94 § 2.94.030

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Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2.94 § 2.94.030
A. The fair rent commission shall consist of seven members all of whom shall be resident electors of the city. Of the seven members, at least one shall be a landlord and one shall be a tenant.
B. In addition, the members shall be appointed by the mayor and/or the President of the City Council for the City of Bridgeport, subject to approval by the common council. The commission shall elect from its members a chairman and a vice-chairman. The common council may, by two-thirds vote, remove any member of the commission for cause.
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Plain English

Bridgeport Municipal Code ch. 2.94 § 2.94.030 establishes the composition and appointment process for the city's Fair Rent Commission. The commission is made up of seven members, all of whom must be registered voters residing in Bridgeport, with at least one member representing landlord interests and at least one representing tenant interests. Members are appointed by the mayor and/or the President of the City Council and must be approved by the common council, which also retains the authority to remove any member for cause by a two-thirds vote.

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For Property Managers

Under Bridgeport Mun. Code ch. 2.94 § 2.94.030, the Fair Rent Commission that oversees local rent matters is structured to include at least one landlord representative among its seven members. Property owners and managers operating in Bridgeport generally benefit from understanding who sits on this commission, as its membership composition is designed to reflect multiple stakeholder perspectives. Landlords who wish to engage with the commission's processes can review the current membership through the city's official channels to understand the body's makeup.

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

For Tenants

Bridgeport Mun. Code ch. 2.94 § 2.94.030 guarantees that at least one tenant representative sits on the seven-member Fair Rent Commission, ensuring that tenant perspectives are formally represented in the body's deliberations. Tenants in Bridgeport who have concerns about rent-related matters may direct those concerns to the Fair Rent Commission, knowing its membership is structured to include someone with tenant experience. Tenant-rights organizations in the Bridgeport area can be a useful resource for understanding how to engage with the commission and what avenues are available for raising issues under this chapter.

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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