Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 2, art. 18 § 2-136
Creation of Fair Rent Commission
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(a) A Fair Rent Commission ("Commission") is established pursuant to and in conformity with Connecticut General Statutes ("C.G.S.") §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, § 47a-20 and § 47a-23c, for the purpose of controlling and eliminating excessive rental charges for housing accommodations within the Town, and to carry out the purposes, duties, and responsibilities of the above described sections of the statutes pertaining to fair rent commissions.
(b) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) regular members and three (3) alternates, all of whom shall be electors of the Town of Greenwich. Of the seven (7) regular members, at least one (1) shall be a landlord or professional property manager, and at least one (1) shall be a tenant. Of the three (3) alternates at least one (1) shall be a landlord or professional property manager, and at least one (1) shall be a tenant. The Director of Human Services shall serve without vote as an ex-officio member of the Commission. A quorum shall consist of five (5) voting members or seated alternates, provided there is a minimum of one (1) landlord or professional property manager, and one (1) tenant seated for any decision. The regular members and alternates of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
(c) The members and alternates shall be nominated by the Board of Selectmen after consideration and recommendations by the Selectmen's Nominations Advisory Committee and appointed by the Representative Town Meeting. Members of the Commission shall be appointed for staggered terms of three (3) years. The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed for terms which shall commence as of the date of their appointment and expire on the following dates:
One (1) member term expiration on July 1, 2025;
Three (3) members term expiration on July 1, 2026; and
Three (3) members term expiration on July 1, 2027.
Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Any member of the Commission may be reappointed in the manner of original appointment. The Commission shall meet annually to elect a Chairperson and any other officers it deems appropriate. Appointed members of the Commission shall hold office until their successors shall have been appointed and shall qualify.Greenwich Town Code ch. 2, art. 18 § 2-136 establishes a Fair Rent Commission for the Town of Greenwich, created under Connecticut state law to oversee and address excessive rental charges for housing accommodations. The Commission is composed of seven regular members and three alternates, all of whom must be Greenwich electors, with required representation from both landlords and tenants. Members are appointed through a formal nomination and approval process, serve staggered three-year terms without compensation, and must maintain a quorum that includes at least one landlord and one tenant for any decision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 2, art. 18 § 2-136, property owners and professional property managers have a formal seat at the table of the Fair Rent Commission, with at least one landlord or property manager required among both regular members and alternates. Operators who want to stay informed about local rent oversight generally monitor Commission appointments, meeting schedules, and any proceedings that may affect rental practices in Greenwich. Familiarity with the Commission's composition and quorum requirements helps landlords understand how decisions are made and who participates in them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 2, art. 18 § 2-136 guarantees that at least one tenant must be seated among the Commission's regular members and alternates, ensuring tenant perspectives are represented in fair rent proceedings. Tenants who believe they are being charged excessive rent for housing accommodations in Greenwich may have recourse through this Commission, which was created specifically to address such concerns under Connecticut state law. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help renters understand how to engage with the Fair Rent Commission and what options may be available to them.
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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