Connecticut General Statutes Title 7 — Municipal Powers: Fair Rent Commissions and Fair Housing
ch. 98 Municipal Powers — fair rent commissions and fair housing (§§ 7-148–7-186q). Narrow carve-out: 17 sections covering municipal fair rent commission powers and procedures (§§ 7-148b–7-148g, 7-148o, 7-148aa, 7-148ff, 7-148gg, 7-148qq), definition of discriminatory practices for local boards (§ 7-148i), local board powers (§ 7-148j), complaints and hearings (§ 7-148k), appeals (§ 7-148l), state action to supersede local boards (§ 7-148m), and local board authority to investigate discriminatory practices (§ 7-148n). Pairs with ch. 814c state-layer housing-discrimination prohibitions (§§ 46a-64a et seq.). Live-verified 2026-09-23.
Provisions (17)
§ 7-148aa
Lien on real estate where penalty for violation of zoning regulations or blight ordinance is unpaid.
§ 7-148b
Creation of fair rent commission. Powers.
§ 7-148c
Considerations in determining rental charge to be excessive.
§ 7-148d
Order for limitation on amount of rent. Suspension of rent payments. Cease and desist orders for retaliatory actions.
§ 7-148e
Appeal.
§ 7-148f
Penalty for violations.
§ 7-148ff
Special assessment on blighted property. Remediation of blighted conditions. Liens.
§ 7-148g
Fair housing commission; creation and powers.
§ 7-148gg
Notice to lienholder of notice or order to remedy health, housing or safety code violation.
§ 7-148i
Discriminatory practices defined. Boards authorized.
§ 7-148j
Powers of boards.
§ 7-148k
Complaints. Hearings.
§ 7-148l
Appeals.
§ 7-148m
Actions of State Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to supersede local action.
§ 7-148n
Local boards may assume powers to investigate discriminatory practices.
§ 7-148o
Wilful violation of ordinances concerning prevention and remediation of blight. Penalties.
§ 7-148qq