Fair Rent Commissions in Action

Connecticut renters face some of the highest housing cost burdens in the nation. As more families struggle to stay housed, Fair Rent Commissions (FRCs) are a powerful but underused tool for promoting stability and resolving disputes.

Join us for a Fair Rent Commissions 101, followed by two panels: one with local leaders who’ve launched FRCs in their towns, and another with a tenant, landlord, and commission member who’ve navigated the process firsthand.

This event will bring together tenants, landlords, municipal officials, and housing advocates to demystify how FRCs work, explore their impact, and share practical insights. Whether you’re looking to launch a commission, understand your rights, or improve local systems, this event offers a space to learn, share, and shape the future of fair housing in Connecticut.

Getting to the Venue
The event will take place at the Boathouse at Canal Dock
📍 475 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT

By Car
Conveniently located just off I-95
Free on-street parking available (note: no dedicated parking lot)
Located across the street from IKEA and Hotel Marcel

By Public Transit
Served by New Haven Transit bus routes 274/241/254
Closest stop: Sargent Drive at Opp Canal Dock Road (just steps from the venue)

By Bike
Accessible via Long Wharf bike lanes
Bike-friendly route to the waterfront

Check back for updates closer to the event.

Info: Beth Sabilia, Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern Connecticut

Wildaliz Bermudez, City of New Haven Fair Rent Commission

Jean Sirica, Sarah White, Moderator

Info: Peter Cunningham (Citizen Commissioner, Hamden);

John Souza (Landlord-Commissioner, West Hartford);

Hope Vaughn (Tenant, New Haven);

Alicia Chandler (Tenant-Commissioner, East Lyme)

Alysha Gardner moderating

Info: Wildaliz Bermudez, Amy Peltier