Torrington, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 24 § 24-1
Creation of Fair Rent Commission; appointments; terms of office; chair; quorum; compensation
Operative Text
A. There shall be within the City of Torrington a Fair Rent Commission, which shall undertake studies, conduct hearings and receive complaints relative to rental charges on housing accommodations within its jurisdiction, which term shall include mobile manufactured homes and mobile manufactured home park lots, but which term shall not include those accommodations rented on a seasonal basis, in order to control and eliminate excessive rental charges on such accommodations, and to carry out the provisions of G.S. §§ 7-148b--7-148f, inclusive, 47a-20 and 47a-23c(b). B. Appointment of members/ex-officio. The Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint not less than three nor more than seven persons, depending on availability, as members of the Fair Rent Commission. To the extent possible, the Mayor shall appoint an equal number of persons who are tenants, persons who are landlords, and persons who are neither landlords nor tenants. C. Terms; vacancies. Members of the Fair Rent Commission shall be appointed for staggered terms of two years. Vacancies on the fair rent commission shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Any member of the Fair Rent Commission may be reappointed for an additional term in the manner of the original appointment. D. Chair. The Fair Rent Commission shall annually designate one member to serve as Chair. E. Quorum. A quorum for voting purposes shall consist of a majority of members of the commission. F. Compensation. Members of the Fair Rent Commission shall receive no compensation as such for their services as members.
Torrington Code of Ordinances ch. 24 § 24-1 establishes a Fair Rent Commission within the City of Torrington, empowered to study rental market conditions, hold hearings, and receive complaints about excessive rental charges on most housing accommodations, including mobile manufactured homes and mobile manufactured home park lots, but excluding seasonally rented units. The Commission is composed of three to seven volunteer members appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval, ideally balanced among tenants, landlords, and neutral parties. Members serve staggered two-year terms, elect a Chair annually, and require a majority for any official vote.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Torrington Code of Ordinances ch. 24 § 24-1, the Fair Rent Commission has authority to receive complaints and conduct hearings concerning rental charges on housing accommodations within its jurisdiction. Operators of residential rental properties in Torrington — including mobile manufactured home park lots, but not seasonal rentals — are subject to the Commission's oversight. Landlords who are interested in participating in local housing governance may note that the Mayor actively seeks landlord representatives when filling Commission seats.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Torrington Code of Ordinances ch. 24 § 24-1 gives tenants in most non-seasonal housing accommodations, including mobile manufactured home park lots, a formal avenue to raise concerns about excessive rent by filing a complaint with the Fair Rent Commission. The Commission is specifically structured to include tenant representatives, which means renters have a voice in its composition and proceedings. Tenants who believe their rental charges may be excessive can look to the Commission as a starting point, and tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help explain what options are generally available under this framework.
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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