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This bill requires municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more to establish a fair rent commission through a local ordinance. A fair rent commission is typically an official body that helps mediate disputes between landlords and tenants, reviews rental rates, and ensures fair housing practices. By mandating the creation of such commissions in larger towns, cities, and boroughs, the bill aims to provide additional protections and oversight for renters in more populated areas. The legislation specifically amends subsection (b) of section 7-148b of the general statutes to add this requirement, effectively compelling local governments meeting the population threshold to create these commissions. This type of legislative approach is designed to promote housing affordability and tenant rights at the municipal level, giving local communities a structured mechanism to address potential rental market inequities.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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