Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 (2026) § 18-6

Retaliation (Mansfield Fair Rent Commission)

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Operative Text

Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 (2026) § 18-6
A. No landlord shall engage in retaliatory actions. Retaliatory actions by a landlord include but are not limited to the following: (1) Engaging in any action prohibited by C.G.S. § 47a-20 or § 21-80a within six months after any event listed in such statutes, including but not limited to within six months after the tenant has filed a complaint with the Commission; (2) Refusing to renew the lease or other rental agreement of any tenant; bringing or maintaining an action or proceeding against the tenant to recover possession of the dwelling unit; demanding an increase in rent from the tenant; decreasing the services to which the tenant has previously been entitled; or verbally, physically or sexually harassing a tenant because a tenant has filed a complaint with the fair rent commission; (3) Engaging in any other action determined by the Commission, after a hearing, to constitute landlord retaliation as set forth in C.G.S. § 7-148d(b). B. In the initial notice scheduling a hearing or conciliation on a complaint, and in its notice of decision, the Commission shall include notice, in plain language, to landlords and tenants that retaliatory actions against tenants are prohibited. C. Any tenant who claims that the action of his or her landlord constitutes retaliatory action may file a notice of such claim with the Commission. If the Commission determines, after a hearing, which hearing shall be expedited, that a landlord has retaliated in any manner against a tenant because the tenant has complained to the Commission, the Commission may order the landlord to cease and desist from such conduct and order the landlord to withdraw or remediate such conduct as has already occurred.
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Plain English

Section 18-6 of the Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 prohibits landlords from taking adverse actions against tenants in response to tenants exercising their legal rights, such as filing a complaint with the Fair Rent Commission. Prohibited retaliatory conduct includes refusing to renew a lease, initiating eviction proceedings, raising rent, reducing services, or engaging in harassment. The Mansfield Fair Rent Commission is empowered to hold expedited hearings on retaliation claims and, if retaliation is found, may order the landlord to stop the conduct and undo any harm already caused.

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For Property Managers

Under Mansfield Code ch. 18 § 18-6, compliant property owners and managers refrain from taking any adverse action—such as non-renewal of a lease, rent increases, service reductions, eviction proceedings, or any form of harassment—against a tenant who has filed a complaint with the Fair Rent Commission. Operators are also mindful that the six-month window following a tenant's protected activity, as referenced in Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-20 and 21-80a, is a period of heightened scrutiny. Landlords should be aware that the Commission is required to include plain-language retaliation warnings in its hearing notices and decision notices, meaning tenants are explicitly informed of these protections at key stages of any proceeding.

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

For Tenants

Section 18-6 of Mansfield Code ch. 18 gives tenants the right to file a notice of retaliation claim directly with the Mansfield Fair Rent Commission if they believe their landlord has taken adverse action because they filed a complaint. The Commission is required to expedite hearings on such claims and, if it finds retaliation occurred, can order the landlord to cease the conduct and reverse actions already taken. Tenants who believe they are experiencing retaliation may consider contacting the Fair Rent Commission, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether the retaliation can be raised as a defense in any related legal proceeding.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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