Chapter 9. Housing
ARTICLE II. Fair Rent Commission
§ 9-37. Powers.
[]Ord. No. 203, 1-16-1990
Pursuant to C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, the fair rent commission shall have the following powers:
(1)
To make such studies and investigations into rentals charged for housing accommodations within the town as it deems appropriate to carry out its responsibilities hereunder.
(2)
To receive complaints, inquiries and other communications concerning alleged excessive rental charges in housing accommodations within the town pursuant to section 9-38.
(3)
To conduct hearings on complaints or requests for investigation submitted to it by any tenant or any landlord pursuant to section 9-38. For any such hearing, two weeks' written notice by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, shall be given to all parties concerned involved in the complaint of the housing accommodations in question. If any notice is returned without having been delivered, the commission may arrange for service in the same manner as is provided in state law for service of process in a civil action.
(4)
To subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance at hearings, compel the production of any documents or records relating to any matter before the commission, administer oaths and order a housing code inspection if the complaint is based in part on the conditions of the premises.
(5)
To dismiss a complaint based on the tenant's failure to pay on time the amount of rent due while the case is pending or based on the tenant's failure to fulfill responsibilities described in this article or in the rules and regulations established by the commission for the implementation of this article.
(6)