Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-20
Violations and penalties (Norwalk Fair Rent Commission Ordinance)
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Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-148(f), as amended, 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 § 39-19 above is pending, or violates any other provision of this chapter or of Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-20 concerning retaliation, 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.
Under Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-20, this rule establishes financial penalties for anyone who violates a rent reduction or suspension order by collecting more rent than permitted, breaches other provisions of the chapter or Connecticut's anti-retaliation statute (C.G.S. § 47a-20), or refuses to comply with a Commission subpoena, order, or decision. Fines range from $25 to $100 per offense. Importantly, if a violation continues beyond five days, each additional day is treated as a separate, new offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
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Property owners and managers operating under a rent reduction or suspension order in Norwalk should be aware that § 39-20 makes collecting rent above the permitted amount a fineable offense, even if the excess is small. Compliant operators ensure that any rent collected during an active order does not exceed the authorized amount and that no appeal under § 39-19 is pending before resuming prior rent levels. Because each day of a continuing violation beyond five days constitutes a new offense, operators generally act promptly to correct any noncompliance to avoid compounding fines between $25 and $100 per offense.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-20, tenants who believe a landlord is collecting rent above an active rent reduction or suspension order, engaging in retaliation prohibited by C.G.S. § 47a-20, or defying a Commission order may have grounds to report the conduct as a violation. Because fines accumulate as separate offenses for each day a violation continues past five days, documenting the timeline of any alleged overcharge or retaliatory act can be relevant when raising a complaint. Tenants can explore filing a complaint with the Norwalk Rent Review Commission or consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand available enforcement paths.
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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