§ 9-40
Consideration in determining rental charge to be excessive.
[Ord. No. 203, 1-16-1990]
In determining whether an existing rental charge with a substantial decrease in major services or a proposed increase in a rental charge is so excessive, with due regard to all the circumstances, as to be harsh and unconscionable, the fair rent commission shall consider such circumstances stated in C.G.S. § 7-148c as are applicable to the type of accommodation, including, but not limited to:
(1)
The rents charged for the same number of rooms in other housing accommodations in the same and in other comparable areas of the town.
(2)
The sanitary conditions existing in the housing accommodations in question.
(3)
The number of bathtubs or showers, flush water closets, kitchen sinks and lavatory basins available to the occupants thereof.
(4)
Services, furniture, furnishings and equipment supplied therein.
(5)
The size and number of rooms contained therein.
(6)
Repairs necessary to make such accommodations reasonably livable for the occupants accommodated therein.
(7)
The amount of taxes and overhead expenses, including debt service, thereof.
(8)
Whether the accommodations are in compliance with the ordinances of the town and the general statutes relating to health and safety.
(9)
The income of the petitioner and the availability of accommodations.
(10)
The availability of utilities.
(11)
Damages done to the premises by the tenant, caused by other than ordinary wear and tear.
(12)
The amount and frequency of increases in rental charges.
(13)
Whether, and the extent to which, the income from an increase in rental charges has been or will be reinvested in improvements to the accommodations.