Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XII § 12-188
Failure to comply with commission orders
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(a) 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 pursuant to G.S. § 7-148e is pending, or who violates any other provision of this chapter or G.S. § 47a-20 or 21-80a 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 or such other penalties and fines as permitted by law. If such offense continues for more than five (5) days, it shall constitute a new offense for each day it continues to exist thereafter. (b) The commission, in its own name or through the municipality, may bring a civil action to any court of competent jurisdiction or take any other action in such a court to enforce any order of the commission made pursuant to this subchapter, or to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of any order of the commission.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XII § 12-188 establishes consequences for failing to comply with orders issued by the local rent commission. A person who demands, accepts, or receives rent in excess of a rent-reduction or rent-suspension order, or who violates related state statutes or refuses to obey a commission subpoena or decision, may be fined between $25 and $100 per offense. If a violation continues beyond five days, each additional day counts as a separate offense. The commission also has authority to pursue civil action in court to enforce its orders or stop ongoing or threatened violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XII § 12-188, operators who are subject to a rent-reduction or rent-suspension order generally ensure that rent collected does not exceed the amount permitted by that order while it remains in effect and no appeal is pending. Compliant operators also respond to commission subpoenas and decisions in a timely manner and adhere to applicable provisions of Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-20 and 21-80a. Because violations that persist beyond five days reset as new daily offenses, property managers typically address any identified noncompliance promptly to limit exposure to accumulating fines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XII § 12-188 gives tenants a basis to raise a complaint if a landlord collects rent above the amount set by a commission rent-reduction or rent-suspension order. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating such an order may consider contacting the Bristol rent commission directly, since the commission has authority to enforce its own orders and can pursue civil action in court. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bristol's rent regulations can help explain the complaint process and the protections available 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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