Simsbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-6
Penalties for offenses (Simsbury Fair Rent Commission)
Operative Text
Any person who violates a written agreement which has been entered into as the result of an informal conference held under § 15-4B of this chapter or 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 § 15-8 herein is pending, or who violates any other provision of this chapter or Section 47a-20 of the Connecticut General Statutes (Retaliatory Action by Landlord) 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.
Section 15-6 of Simsbury's Code of Ordinances establishes financial penalties for a range of housing-related violations, including breaching informal conference agreements reached under § 15-4B, collecting rent above an active rent-reduction or rent-suspension order, violating other provisions of the chapter or Connecticut's anti-retaliation statute (C.G.S. § 47a-20), and defying Commission subpoenas or orders. Fines range from $25 to $100 per offense. Notably, if a violation persists beyond five days, each additional day is treated as a separate, independently punishable offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
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Under § 15-6, compliant operators in Simsbury honor any written agreement reached through an informal conference under § 15-4B, strictly observe active rent-reduction or rent-suspension orders by collecting no more than the permitted amount, and respond fully to any Commission subpoena or order. Operators also avoid any conduct that could constitute retaliatory action under C.G.S. § 47a-20. Because each day beyond five that a violation continues triggers a new fine of up to $100, prompt correction of any identified noncompliance is a hallmark of responsible property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-6 gives tenants a concrete enforcement mechanism: if a landlord collects rent above an active reduction or suspension order, breaches an informal conference agreement, or takes retaliatory action prohibited by C.G.S. § 47a-20, that conduct is subject to per-offense fines that grow daily after five days of continued violation. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated § 15-6 may consider documenting the conduct and bringing it to the attention of the Simsbury Rent Commission, which has authority to issue orders and subpoenas under this chapter. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help explain what options are generally available under this provision.
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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