§ 20-57. Standards for determining whether rental charge is excessive.

In determining whether a rental charge is so excessive, with due regard to all the circumstances, as to be harsh and unconscionable, consideration shall be given to the following circumstances:

(1)

The rents charged for the same number of rooms in other housing accommodations in the same and in other areas of the municipality;

(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 bedrooms contained therein;

(6)

Repairs necessary to make such accommodations reasonably livable for the occupants accommodated therein;

(7)

The amount of taxes and overhead expenses thereof;

(8)

Whether the accommodations are in compliance with the ordinances of the municipality and the General Statutes relating to health and safety;

(9)

Annual return and profits on the landlord's investments;

(10)

The income of the complainant and the availability of accommodations;

(11)

The availability of utilities;

(12)

Damages done to the premises by the tenant, caused by other than ordinary wear and tear;

(13)

Whether and to the extent to which the income from an increase in rental charges has been or will be reinvested in improvements to the accommodations;

(14)

The amount and frequency of increases in rental charges.

(Code 1961, § 10-39; Ord. No. 149, § 9, 6-25-1970; Ord. No. 239, 2-6-1979; Ord. No. 424, 8-6-1991)

State law reference

Similar provisions, C.G.S. § 7-148c.