Norwich, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-39

Creation of fair rent commission

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Verified 11/11/2026 · Next check 12/11/2026

Operative Text

(a) Pursuant to and in conformity with C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, C.G.S. §47a-20, C.G.S. § 21-80a and C.G.S. §47a-23c, there is hereby created a Fair Rent Commission for the City of Norwich which shall have its principal office at 100 Broadway, Norwich, Connecticut or such other place as may be designated for the purpose of controlling and eliminating excessive rental charges for housing accommodations within Norwich, and to carry out the purposes, duties, responsibilities and all provisions of the above-described sections and any other statutory sections, as they may be amended from time to time, pertaining to fair rent commissions.
(b) The commission shall consist of three members and two alternates, all of whom shall be electors of the City of Norwich. Of the three regular members, at least one shall be a landlord and one shall be a tenant. Among the alternate members, at least one shall be a landlord and one shall be a tenant.
(c) The members and alternates shall be appointed by the city council. A quorum shall consist of two members or seated alternates. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation.
(d) Members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of two years or until their successors shall be duly appointed. 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.
(e) The commission may appoint a recording secretary.

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Plain English

Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-39 establishes a Fair Rent Commission for the City of Norwich, a body created to address and prevent excessive rental charges for housing within the city. The commission is made up of three voting members and two alternates, all of whom must be Norwich electors, with the membership intentionally balanced to include both landlords and tenants. Members are appointed by the city council, serve two-year terms without pay, and operate under a quorum of two.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-39, at least one regular member and one alternate member of the Fair Rent Commission must be a landlord, meaning property owners have a formal voice in the commission's composition. Operators who rent housing in Norwich should be aware that this commission has authority over excessive rental charge complaints and functions under state statutes governing fair rent commissions. Staying informed about commission proceedings and membership opportunities is a general practice for landlords operating in the city.

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

For Tenants

Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-39 creates the Fair Rent Commission specifically to address excessive rental charges, and at least one regular member and one alternate must be a tenant, ensuring tenant representation in the body's deliberations. Tenants in Norwich who believe they are being charged excessive rent may have recourse through this commission as a formal avenue for raising concerns. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut fair rent commission procedures can help explain what kinds of complaints the commission typically considers and how the process generally works.

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.