Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 5 § 2-156
Holding rents in escrow
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The fair rent commission may hold rents in escrow in accordance with the provisions of G.S. § 7-148d, but only upon recommendation of the building official and upon submission by him to the commission of a report to the effect that the housing accommodation in question fails to comply with chapter article, or any state statute or regulation relating to health and safety.
Under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 5 § 2-156, the Fair Rent Commission has the authority to place rental payments into escrow rather than allowing them to flow directly to a landlord. This power is not exercised unilaterally — it can only be triggered after the building official formally recommends it and submits a report documenting that the housing unit fails to meet applicable health, safety, or housing standards under local or state law. The escrow mechanism is designed to create a financial incentive for bringing a non-compliant property into conformance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 5 § 2-156 should be aware that a building official's finding of health or safety non-compliance can set in motion a process that results in rent payments being held in escrow by the Fair Rent Commission. Operators who maintain their properties in continuous compliance with local ordinances and applicable state health and safety regulations generally avoid the conditions that prompt a building official to submit such a report. Keeping documentation of inspections, repairs, and maintenance can support a showing of ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. III, div. 5 § 2-156 establishes a process through which tenants living in housing that fails health or safety standards may have their rent payments held in escrow by the Fair Rent Commission, rather than paid directly to the landlord. This protection is initiated through the building official, so tenants who believe their unit has code violations may consider contacting the building department to request an inspection and report. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Enfield's Fair Rent Commission process can help explain the range of options available when a housing accommodation is found to be non-compliant.
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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