Rent Unfairly Increased? Repairs Uncorrected? File Complaint With Branford's Fair Rent Commission

BRANFORD, CT — In a message to renters in the community, the town posted information about the Fair Rent Commission.

The Commission is a volunteer municipal board, mandated by Connecticut law, that reviews complaints from renters and landlords about rent charges and can investigate, hold hearings, and make legally enforceable decisions about whether a rent amount or increase is excessive or “unconscionable.”

When warranted, the Commission can phase in, delay, or even reduce rent increases, especially when housing is unsafe or unhealthy, or if the proposed rent is not justified based on local conditions and market comparisons. It can also order the landlord to cease retaliatory actions.

File a complaint with the Fair Rent Commission if:

• Your landlord has proposed a rent increase, an increase you believe is so excessive as to be harsh and unconscionable. (Note: rent increases may include changes in charges for utilities and/or other services that were previously included provided by the landlord.)
• Your apartment has unsafe and unhealthy housing conditions that violate the building code, conditions you have asked the landlord to correct
• Your landlord has taken retaliatory actions against you

Click here to learn more or to file a complaint.