Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7 § 7-148f
Penalty for violations.
Operative Text
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 section 7-148e is pending, or violates any other provision of sections 7-148b to 7-148e, inclusive, and section 47a-20, or who refuses to obey any subpoena, order or decision of a commission pursuant thereto, shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars 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.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148f, any person who violates a rent reduction or rent suspension order—by demanding, accepting, or receiving more than the permitted amount while the order is in effect—or who violates related provisions or defies a commission subpoena, order, or decision, is subject to a fine of $25 to $100 per offense. Importantly, if the violation continues beyond five days, each additional day counts as a separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate quickly. This provision applies as long as no appeal under § 7-148e is pending.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a local rent commission order should be aware that Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148f imposes per-offense fines ranging from $25 to $100 for collecting rent above an ordered reduction or suspension amount. Compliant operators typically track active rent orders carefully, halt any excess collection immediately upon an order taking effect, and respond promptly to any commission subpoenas or directives. Because each day beyond five that a violation persists can be treated as a new offense, operators generally act quickly to bring their practices into compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148f gives tenants a legal basis to raise a violation when a landlord demands or collects rent above an amount set by a valid rent reduction or suspension order. Tenants may report such conduct to the local rent commission, which has authority to issue orders and impose fines on violators. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand available enforcement paths, including whether a pending appeal under § 7-148e affects the order's current status.
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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