Simsbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-5

A. If the Commission determines, after a hearing, that a rental charge or a proposed increase in a rental charge for any housing accommodation is so excessive, based on the standards and criteria set forth in Subsection B of this section, as to be harsh and unconscionable, it may order the rent reduced to such amount as it determines to be fair and equitable. If the Commission determines, after a hearing, that the housing accommodation in question fails to comply with any municipal ordinance or state statute or regulation relating to health and safety, it may order the suspension of further payments of rent by the tenant until such time as the landlord makes the changes, repairs or installations necessary to bring such housing accommodation into compliance with such ordinance, statute or regulation. The rent being abated during said period shall be paid to the Commission to be held in escrow. B. Considerations in determining whether a rental charge is excessive. In determining whether a rental charge or a proposed increase in a rental charge is so excessive, with due regard to all the circumstances, as to be harsh and unconscionable, the Fair Rent Commission shall consider such of the following circumstances as are applicable to the type of accommodation in question: (1) The rents charged for the same number of rooms in other housing accommodations in the same and in other areas of the Town of Simsbury. (2) The sanitary conditions existing in the housing accommodation in question. (3) The number of bathtubs or showers, flush water closets, kitchen sinks and lavatory basins available to the occupants thereof. (4) The services, furniture, furnishings and equipment supplied therein. (5) The size and number of bedrooms contained therein. (6) The repairs necessary to make such accommodations reasonably livable for the occupants accommodated therein. (7) The amount of taxes and overhead expenses, including debt service, thereof. (8) Whether the accommodations are in compliance with the ordinances of the Town of Simsbury and the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut relating to health and safety. (9) The income of the petitioner and the availability of accommodations. (10) The availability of utilities. (11) Damages done to the premises by the tenant, caused by other than ordinary wear and tear. (12) The amount and frequency of increases in rental charges. (13) Whether, and the extent to which, the income from an increase in rental charges has been or will be reinvested in improvements to the accommodations.