Norwich, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-40

The commission's powers shall include the power to: (a)
Receive complaints, inquiries, and other communications concerning alleged excessive rental charges and alleged violations, including retaliation, of C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, inclusive, C.G.S. § 47a-20, C.G.S. § 21-80a and C.G.S. § 47a-23c in housing accommodations, except those accommodations rented on a seasonal basis, within its jurisdiction, which jurisdiction shall include mobile (manufactured) homes and mobile (manufactured) home parks and subdivisions and lots therein.
i. "Seasonal basis" means housing accommodations rented for a period or periods aggregating not more than 120 days in any one calendar year.
ii. "Rental charge" includes any fee or charge in addition to rent that is imposed or sought to be imposed upon a tenant by a landlord, and includes any charge that is already in effect;
(b) Make such studies and investigations regarding rental housing within the City of Norwich as are appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities delegated hereunder, and subject to the terms, limitations and conditions set forth herein;
(c) Conduct hearings on complaints or requests for investigation submitted to it by any person, subject to the terms, limitations, and conditions as set forth herein;
(d) Compel the attendance of persons at hearings, issue subpoenas and administer oaths, issue orders, and continue, review, amend, terminate, or suspend any of its orders and decisions;
(e) Determine, after a hearing as set forth herein, whether or not the rent for any housing accommodations is so excessive as to be harsh and unconscionable;
(f) Determine, after a hearing as set forth herein, whether a landlord has engaged in retaliation in violation of section 4-44 herein and make such orders as are authorized herein;
(g) Order of suspension or reduction of further payment of rent by the tenant until such time as the landlord makes the necessary changes, repairs, or installations so as to bring such housing accommodation into compliance with any municipal ordinance or state statute or regulation relating to health and safety;
(h) Establish an escrow account in a local bank or financial institution into which it shall deposit all rent charges or other funds paid to it pursuant to section 4-43 herein;
(i) Carry out all of the provisions of C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, inclusive, C.G.S. § 47a-20, C.G.S. § 21-80a and C.G.S. § 47a-23c as now existing and as may hereinafter be amended, as they apply to fair rent commissions;