Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 (2026) § 18-8
Failure to comply with commission orders (Mansfield Fair Rent Commission)
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A. Any person who violates any order of rent reduction or rent suspension by demanding, accepting or receiving an amount in excess thereof while such order remains in effect, and no appeal pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-148e is pending, or who violates any other provision of this chapter or C.G.S. § 47a-20 or § 21-80a or who refuses to obey any subpoena, order or decision of the Commission pursuant thereto shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100 for each offense. If such offense continues for more than five days, it shall constitute a new offense for each day it continues to exist thereafter. B. The Commission-may recommend to the Town Manager a civil action to any court of competent jurisdiction or recommend any other action in such a court to enforce any order of the Commission made pursuant to this subchapter, or to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of any order of the Commission.
Section 18-8 of Mansfield, Connecticut's Code of Ordinances establishes consequences for failing to comply with orders issued by the town's rent commission. Any person who collects rent above a commission-ordered reduction or suspension, violates other related provisions of the chapter or applicable state statutes, or refuses to obey a commission subpoena or order may be fined between $25 and $100 per offense. Importantly, if a violation continues beyond five days, each additional day counts as a separate offense. The commission also has authority to recommend civil enforcement actions to the Town Manager, including seeking court orders to compel compliance or stop ongoing violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mansfield Code § 18-8, property owners and managers who are subject to a rent reduction or suspension order must ensure that rent collected does not exceed the amount permitted by that order while it remains in effect and no appeal is pending. Compliant operators typically maintain clear records of commission orders and adjust billing practices immediately upon receiving such an order, since each day of continued noncompliance beyond five days can be treated as a new, separately fineable offense. The commission retains the ability to recommend civil court action to the Town Manager, meaning noncompliance can escalate beyond administrative fines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-8 gives tenants a meaningful enforcement backstop: if a landlord continues to charge rent above a commission-ordered reduction or suspension, that conduct is subject to per-offense fines of $25–$100, with each day past five days treated as a fresh violation. Tenants who believe a landlord is ignoring a commission order may consider filing a complaint directly with the Mansfield Rent Commission, which can also recommend civil court action to the Town Manager. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Connecticut housing law can help tenants understand the options available under § 18-8 and related state statutes such as C.G.S. § 47a-20.
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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