Bill > SB00338

This bill proposes an amendment to section 7-148c of the general statutes that would require a fair rent commission to automatically dismiss any case where a rent increase falls within the fair market rental value of comparable dwelling units in the same area of the municipality. A fair rent commission is a local government body that typically reviews and potentially mediates disputes related to rental housing, and fair market rental value refers to the typical rent price for similar properties in a specific neighborhood or geographic area. Under this proposed legislation, even if a tenant believes a rent increase is too high, the commission would be mandated to dismiss the case if the proposed rent is consistent with the prevailing market rates for similar properties. This means that landlords would have more flexibility in setting rents, as long as their increases align with the broader local rental market, and tenants would have fewer options for challenging rent increases through the fair rent commission.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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