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Town Of Mansfield: Members Needed For Mansfield's New Fair Rent Commission

Members are needed for Mansfield's newly established Fair Rent Commission.

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Press release from the Town of Mansfield:

August 16, 2023

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Members needed for Mansfield’s newly established Fair Rent Commission

Members needed for Mansfield’s newly established Fair Rent Commission

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  • What is a Fair Rent Commission?
    • In 2022, the Connecticut state legislature passed a public act requiring all municipalities with a population greater than 25,000 to adopt a fair rent commission ordinance. The essence of the ordinance is to create a commission that has the power to restrict rental charges in residential housing that are “so excessive as to be harsh and unconscionable.” The commission will hold hearings and make decisions in response to tenant complaints.
  • In 2022, the Connecticut state legislature passed a public act requiring all municipalities with a population greater than 25,000 to adopt a fair rent commission ordinance. The essence of the ordinance is to create a commission that has the power to restrict rental charges in residential housing that are “so excessive as to be harsh and unconscionable.” The commission will hold hearings and make decisions in response to tenant complaints.
  • Who would be a good fit for the Fair Rent Commission?
    • The Commission shall consist of five (5) members and two (2) alternates, all of whom shall be residents of the Town of Mansfield and who will be appointed by the Town Council. To ensure a commitment to the goal of Fair Rent, the Committee shall be comprised of:
      • At least one tenant,
      • At least one landlord,
      • One resident with local real estate experience,
      • One member of the Mansfield Human Services Advisory Committee, and
      • One member of the Mansfield Commission on Aging.
  • The Commission shall consist of five (5) members and two (2) alternates, all of whom shall be residents of the Town of Mansfield and who will be appointed by the Town Council. To ensure a commitment to the goal of Fair Rent, the Committee shall be comprised of:
    • At least one tenant,
    • At least one landlord,
    • One resident with local real estate experience,
    • One member of the Mansfield Human Services Advisory Committee, and
    • One member of the Mansfield Commission on Aging.
  • At least one tenant,
  • At least one landlord,
  • One resident with local real estate experience,
  • One member of the Mansfield Human Services Advisory Committee, and
  • One member of the Mansfield Commission on Aging.
  • When will the Commission meet?
    • The Commission will meet on an as needed basis, with meetings occurring, at the most, once a month.
  • The Commission will meet on an as needed basis, with meetings occurring, at the most, once a month.

    • Is this commission a good fit for your skills and interests? If you are interested in serving on the Fair Rent Commission, please complete the following form by September 6, 2023: Boards and Committees Form

    If you have additional questions, please contact Allison Maynard, Director of Human Services at 860-429-3314 or maynarda@mansfieldct.org

    This press release was produced by the Town of Mansfield. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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