Rocky Hill, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 (2026) § 18-2

Powers pertaining to rental charges (Rocky Hill Fair Rent Commission)

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Rocky Hill, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 (2026) § 18-2
The Commission is authorized to make studies and investigations, conduct hearings and receive complaints relative to rental charges on housing accommodations, except those accommodations rented on a seasonal basis, within Rocky Hill, which term shall include mobile homes and mobile home park lots, in order to control and eliminate excessive rental charges on such accommodations and to carry out the provisions of Sections 7-148b to 148f, inclusive, and 47a-20 and Subsection (b) of 47a-23c of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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Plain English

Rocky Hill, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-2 establishes that the Rocky Hill Housing Commission holds authority to study, investigate, hold hearings, and receive complaints about rental charges on housing accommodations within the town — including mobile homes and mobile home park lots, but excluding seasonally rented units. The provision's stated purpose is to control and eliminate excessive rental charges. It connects the Commission's local powers to a set of Connecticut General Statutes governing rent and eviction-related matters.

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For Property Managers

Under Rocky Hill, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-2, the Commission has formal authority to scrutinize rental charges, which means operators of non-seasonal residential rentals — including mobile home park lots — may be subject to Commission investigations or hearings. Compliant operators generally maintain clear records of their rental charges and the basis for any adjustments. Being prepared to respond to Commission inquiries is a practical aspect of operating rental housing in Rocky Hill.

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

For Tenants

Rocky Hill, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-2 gives tenants of non-seasonal housing accommodations, including mobile homes and mobile home park lots, a formal avenue to raise concerns about excessive rental charges by filing a complaint with the Rocky Hill Housing Commission. The Commission is empowered to receive those complaints and conduct hearings, providing a local forum for addressing rental charge disputes. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the referenced Connecticut General Statutes — including Sections 7-148b through 148f and 47a-20 — to understand the broader legal framework that applies to their situation.

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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