AN ACT CONCERNING FAIR RENT COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS.

HB 7140 requires municipalities with populations of 25,000 or more (as of the latest census) to establish a fair rent commission by July 1, 2023. These commissions will investigate rental charges for non-seasonal housing (including mobile homes), hold formal hearings following contested case procedures, and issue orders to address excessive rents. The bill mandates that all hearing records - including notices, evidence, and decisions - be properly documented to ensure parties can meaningfully appeal commission orders under existing law. This directly affects landlords, tenants, and local governments in qualifying communities by creating a standardized process for rent-related disputes.