Chapter 39. Fair Rent
§ 39-7. Hearings on a complaint.
A.
Upon a receipt of a complaint that a rental is so excessive as to be harsh and unconscionable, the Commission and/or Commission staff shall investigate the complaint, and the Commission shall determine whether the complaint presents an appropriate matter for consideration by the Commission. In the event that the Commission finds that the complaint also involves a matter within the jurisdiction of the Health or Fire Departments of the City of Norwalk or of any other public agency, it shall refer the matter to the appropriate board or agency for action while concurrently exercising its own powers hereunder.
B.
A hearing on said complaint shall be scheduled if the Commission determines, after receipt of the complaint, that a hearing is justified. Written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing shall be given by mailing notice thereof, by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the landlord and the tenant, at least seven days prior to said hearing. The persons entitled to receive said notice as set forth herein are hereinafter designated as the parties to the complaint.
C.
At the hearing, each party shall have the right to offer such testimony, exhibits and witnesses as the party deems necessary or appropriate.
D.
The testimony of all persons shall be under oath, and any member of the Commission is hereby authorized to administer the oath to a witness.
E.
The Commission shall have the power to subpoena any person to appear before the Commission and shall have the power to compel the production of any books or documents relating to any matter before the Commission.
F.