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The law lists 13
Factors to be considered:
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The rents charged
for similar apartments in the City or
neighborhood.
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The health and
safety conditions in your apartment.
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Whether your
apartment complies with the Hartford housing
code and State statutes relating to your
health and safety.
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The repairs
needed to make your apartment livable.
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The size/ number
of bedrooms in your apartment.
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The number of
bathtubs or showers, toilets and sinks in
your apartment.
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Services (such as
utilities, furniture, furnishings and
equipment) supplied by the landlord.
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The amount of
taxes and other expenses of the landlord.
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Your income and
whether there are other apartments you can
afford.
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What utilities
you have in the unit, and whether you or
your landlord pays for them.
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Damages, other
than wear and tear, which you caused to the
apartment.
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How much your
landlord has raised your rent in the past.
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How much of the
rent increase will be used to improve the
apartment and building.
