West Hartford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 (2026) § 81-6
Penalties for offenses (West Hartford Fair Rent Commission)
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Any person 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 § 81-5 is pending, or who violates any other provision of this chapter or C.G.S. § 47a-20 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.
West Hartford Code of Ordinances ch. 81 § 81-6 establishes financial penalties for violations of the town's rent regulation chapter, including disobeying rent reduction or suspension orders, breaching other provisions of the chapter or Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-20, or refusing to comply with a Commission subpoena, order, or decision. Fines range from $25 to $100 per offense. Notably, if a violation persists beyond five days, each additional day is treated as a separate, new offense—meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Hartford Code ch. 81 § 81-6, operators who are subject to a rent reduction or suspension order generally ensure they do not collect rent above the ordered amount while that order is in effect and no appeal under § 81-5 is pending. Compliant managers also respond to Commission subpoenas, orders, and decisions in a timely manner and adhere to all other provisions of the chapter and C.G.S. § 47a-20. Because each day beyond five that a violation continues can be counted as a new offense, prompt corrective action when a potential violation is identified is a hallmark of compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Hartford Code ch. 81 § 81-6 gives tenants a basis to raise a violation if a landlord demands or accepts rent above an active rent reduction or suspension order, or otherwise breaches the chapter's requirements. Tenants who believe such a violation is occurring may consider filing a complaint with the West Hartford Rent Commission, which has authority to issue orders and subpoenas under this chapter. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help explain the range of options available, including how the per-day penalty structure under § 81-6 may apply to ongoing violations.
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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