Chapter 39. Fair Rent
§ 39-2. Definitions.
Except in those situations where the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of the terms used in this chapter shall be as follows:
COMMISSION
The Fair Rent Commission of the City of Norwalk, Connecticut.
HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS
Any building or structure containing living quarters occupied or intended for occupancy as a place of residence, including any land or buildings appurtenant thereto, except the following:
A.
A hospital, convent, monastery, asylum, public institution, college or school dormitory, or any institution operated exclusively for charitable or educational purposes.
B.
Any housing accommodations owned and operated by the United States, the State of Connecticut, the City of Norwalk, the Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk, or by any agency or political subdivision of the above, unless they are not being maintained to the standards of the State of Connecticut and the Code of the City of Norwalk.
C.
Any housing accommodations rented on a seasonal basis.
LANDLORD
Any person who leases, subleases, rents or permits the occupancy of any housing accommodations for a rental charge.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other business entity or other association or group which provides housing accommodations as defined herein.
RENTAL CHARGES
Any consideration, money, or otherwise, demanded or received for the use and occupancy of any housing accommodation.
SEASONAL BASIS
Housing accommodations rented for a period or periods aggregating not more than 120 days in any one calendar year.
TENANT
Any person who rents or leases any housing accommodation as a residence for himself and/or his immediate family, whether by written or oral lease.