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Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.91

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Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.91
A. There shall be a fair rent commission, referred to in this division as the commission, comprising five (5) people who shall each serve for a four-year term without compensation and be appointed by the mayor, with the approval of the council in accordance with the charter.
B. Each member shall serve for the term for which he is appointed and qualified.
C. The membership of the commission shall include not less than two (2) tenants, who must reside in the city but may or may not be an elector of the city, and two (2) landlords, who may or may not reside in the city or be an elector of the city, as part of its constituted body.
D. The mayor shall annually designate one (1) member to act as chairperson.
E. The recodification of provisions regarding the fair rent commission shall not effect any change to the membership, findings, or existence of the fair rent commission at the time of the recodification.
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Plain English

Hartford Municipal Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.91 establishes the city's Fair Rent Commission as a five-member body appointed by the mayor with city council approval. Members serve four-year terms without pay, and the commission must include at least two tenants who live in Hartford and at least two landlords. Each year, the mayor designates one member to serve as chairperson.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 11, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 2-330.91, Hartford's Fair Rent Commission is the body that oversees rent-related matters in the city, and landlords are eligible to serve on it. Compliant operators who engage with the commission generally stay informed about its composition and any proceedings it conducts. Knowing that at least two of the five seats are reserved for landlords helps property owners understand how the commission is structured when interacting with it.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 2-330.91 guarantees that Hartford's Fair Rent Commission includes at least two tenant members who reside in the city, giving tenants a direct voice in the body that handles rent-related complaints and disputes. Tenants who have concerns about rent practices in Hartford may bring matters before this commission as one avenue for seeking review. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hartford's rent regulations can help explain what kinds of issues the commission addresses and how to engage with it.

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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