Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.100
Violations; penalties
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Any person who violates any order of rent limitation or rent suspension by demanding, accepting or receiving an amount in excess thereof while such order remains in effect, and no appeal pursuant to this division is pending, or violates any other provision of this article, and 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. If such offense continues for more than five (5) days, it shall constitute a new offense for each day it continues to exist thereafter. The court of common pleas shall have jurisdiction to hear and enforce all matters relating to violations under such sections and this article.
Hartford Municipal Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.100 establishes financial penalties for anyone who violates a rent limitation or rent suspension order—such as by charging more than the permitted amount—or who defies a subpoena, order, or decision issued by the rent commission. Fines range from $25 to $100 per offense, and if a violation continues beyond five days, each additional day is treated as a separate, new offense. The Court of Common Pleas holds jurisdiction over all enforcement and violation matters arising under this article.
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Property owners and managers operating under Hartford's rent regulation framework should be aware that § 2-330.100 imposes per-offense fines on anyone who collects rent above an applicable limitation or suspension order while that order is in effect and no appeal is pending. Compliant operators generally ensure that any rent charged aligns with current commission orders and that they respond fully to any commission subpoenas or directives. Because violations that persist beyond five days reset as new daily offenses, operators typically address any identified noncompliance promptly to avoid compounding penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hartford Mun. Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.100, tenants have the protection of knowing that landlords who charge rent above an active limitation or suspension order may face fines of $25 to $100 per offense, with each day beyond five days of continued violation counting as an additional offense. Tenants who believe a landlord is collecting rent in excess of a commission order may consider documenting the overcharges and bringing the matter to the attention of the rent commission, which has authority to issue orders and subpoenas. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what enforcement options—including proceedings before the Court of Common Pleas—may be 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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