Norwalk, CT Code § 39-10

Chapter 39. Fair Rent
§ 39-10. Effective date of rent reduction order.

The Commission shall not have the authority to make any order of rent reduction retroactive to a date prior to the date of the filing of the complaint. Any order of rent reduction shall become effective on the next due date of the rent after the filing of the complaint. Implementation of any rental increase shall be suspended until the Commission acts on the increase. The disputed difference shall be saved aside by the tenant. Any rent which becomes due and payable during the course of the proceedings before the Commission shall be paid in escrow to the Commission. Written notice of any order of the Commission shall be sent to both the landlord and the tenant.