Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2.94 § 2.94.110
Violation—Penalties
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Any person who shall violate any order of rent reduction or rent suspension by demanding, accepting or receiving an amount in excess thereof while such order remains in effect, or any other provision of this chapter or any person who shall refuse to obey any subpoena, order or direction 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 such offense. If such offense continues for more than five days, it shall constitute a new offense for each day it continues to exist thereafter. No action shall be taken on any such violation by the prosecuting authorities of the city except upon written complaint of the chairman of the commission or his designee.
Bridgeport Municipal Code ch. 2.94 § 2.94.110 establishes financial penalties for anyone who violates a rent reduction or rent suspension order—such as by collecting rent above the permitted amount—or who defies a subpoena or directive issued by the rent commission. Fines range from $25 to $100 per offense, and if a violation persists beyond five days, each additional day is treated as a separate, new offense. Enforcement action can only be initiated by the city's prosecuting authorities after a written complaint is filed by the commission's chairperson or their designee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bridgeport Mun. Code ch. 2.94 § 2.94.110, operators who are subject to a rent reduction or suspension order must ensure that rent collected does not exceed the amount permitted by that order for as long as it remains in effect. Compliant property managers also respond promptly to any subpoenas, orders, or directions issued by the commission, since non-compliance can trigger separate daily fines after the fifth day of a continuing violation. Keeping clear records of rent charged and payments received is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating adherence to active commission orders.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bridgeport Mun. Code ch. 2.94 § 2.94.110 provides that tenants protected by a rent reduction or suspension order have a legal backstop: landlords who collect rent above the ordered amount face fines of $25–$100 per offense, with each day beyond five days counting as an additional offense. Because enforcement requires a written complaint from the commission's chairperson or designee, tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the Bridgeport rent commission directly to report the situation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local commission procedures can help explain the complaint process and available options under this provision.
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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