Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-134
Determining excessive rent
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Commissioners may consider the following in determining excessive rents with due regard to all the circumstances, as to be harsh and unconscionable: (a) Rents for comparable units; amount and frequency of rent increases; (b) Sanitary conditions; services provided; repairs needed; (c) Taxes; (d) Overhead expenses; (e) Compliance with state/local health and safety laws and regulations; (f) The degree to which income from rent increase will be reinvested in property improvements; (g) Any other factors set forth in section 7-148c of the General Statutes.
Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-134 establishes a multi-factor framework that commissioners use when evaluating whether a rent is excessive to the point of being harsh and unconscionable. The factors considered include comparable rents in the area, the frequency and size of past rent increases, the physical condition and services of the unit, tax and overhead costs, compliance with health and safety laws, and the extent to which rent revenue is reinvested into property improvements. Additional factors referenced in Connecticut General Statutes § 7-148c may also be weighed, giving commissioners broad discretion to assess the full picture of a rental situation.
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Under Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-134, compliant property operators generally maintain documentation that speaks to each of the enumerated factors — such as records of comparable market rents, a history of rent increases, receipts for repairs and improvements, tax statements, and overhead expense logs. Demonstrating that rent revenue is being reinvested into property improvements and that the unit meets state and local health and safety standards can be relevant to a commissioner's review. Operators who keep organized records across all these categories are generally better positioned to respond to any inquiry about whether a rent level is excessive.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 2, art. III, div. 3 § 2-134 outlines the criteria that commissioners may use to determine whether a rent is excessive, harsh, or unconscionable, which can be relevant if a tenant believes their rent or a rent increase is unreasonable. Tenants may find it useful to document conditions such as deferred repairs, sanitary issues, or a lack of services, as these are among the factors commissioners are directed to consider. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Trumbull's rent regulations and Connecticut General Statutes § 7-148c can help explain what options may be available for raising concerns about excessive rent.
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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