Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 (2026) § 18-1
Creation (Mansfield Fair Rent Commission)
Operative Text
A. Pursuant to and in conformity with C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20 and 47a-23c, there is hereby created a Fair Rent Commission ("Commission") for the purpose of controlling and eliminating excessive rental charges for housing accommodations within the Town, and to carry out the purposes, duties, responsibilities and all provisions of the above described sections and any other sections of the statutes, as they may be amended from time to time, pertaining to fair rent commissions. B. The Commission shall consist of five members and two alternates, all of whom shall be residents of the Town of Mansfield and who will be appointed by the Town Council. To ensure a commitment to the goal of fair rent, the Committee shall be comprised of: (1) At least one tenant; (2) At least one landlord; (3) One member of the Mansfield Human Services Advisory Committee; (4) One licensed realtor; and (5) One member of the Mansfield Commission on Aging. Among the alternate members, one shall be a landlord and one shall be a tenant. The members and alternates shall be appointed by the Town Council. A quorum shall consist of four members or seated alternates. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. C. Members of the Commission shall be appointed for staggered terms of two years. Any Commission member appointed as a landlord or tenant shall inform the Commission if her/his status as a landlord or tenant changes, and such Commission member shall be disqualified from sitting on said Commission unless such Commission member reestablishes her/his status as such landlord or tenant during the remainder of her/his term. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled, within a reasonable time, 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. D. The Town shall establish a fund into which it will deposit all rent charges or other funds collected pursuant to § 18-5 .Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-1 establishes a Fair Rent Commission for the Town of Mansfield, created under Connecticut state statutes to oversee and address excessive rental charges for housing within the town. The Commission is composed of five members and two alternates — drawn from tenants, landlords, a licensed realtor, and representatives of specific town committees — all appointed by the Town Council and serving without pay. Members serve staggered two-year terms, and any member whose landlord or tenant status changes must disclose that change or risk disqualification from the Commission.
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Under Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-1, at least one landlord seat and one landlord alternate seat are reserved on the Fair Rent Commission, meaning property owners in Mansfield have a formal voice in the body that reviews rental charge disputes. Landlords who serve on the Commission are generally expected to maintain their status as landlords throughout their term and to promptly notify the Commission if that status changes. Operators managing rental housing in Mansfield should be aware that this Commission has authority under the referenced Connecticut statutes to address complaints about excessive rents.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-1 creates a Fair Rent Commission specifically designed to protect tenants from excessive rental charges, and the Commission is structured to include at least one tenant member and one tenant alternate. Tenants in Mansfield who believe their rent may be excessive have a local body — the Fair Rent Commission — as a potential avenue for raising concerns, consistent with the Connecticut statutes referenced in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help tenants understand how to bring a matter before the Commission and what procedural steps are generally involved.
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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