To deposit into the escrow account rent paid to the commission by tenants whose landlord has refused to accept the rent after the tenant has filed a complaint or a claim of retaliation. Such rent shall be withdrawn from the escrow account and paid to the landlord upon written request from the landlord.
(12)
To carry out the provisions of C.G.S. §§ 47a-20 and 7-148d(b) concerning retaliatory action by landlords.
(13)
To adopt rules and regulations for the implementation of all sections of this article, to take all actions authorized under law to enforce the powers and duties of the commission and to carry out the purposes of this article.
(14)
The fair rent commission may request that the town attorney, or any suitable person meet with the parties, if the parties consent, in a session closed to the public, to attempt to reconcile differences between the parties prior to initiating the formal hearing process. Any agreement between the parties as a result of such meeting must be in writing signed by the parties and witnessed by the conciliator.