The Norwalk Fair Rent Commission on Nov. 5 agreed to continue three open rent complaints, closed a fourth after the complaint was withdrawn, and set a long hearing for Dec. 10.

Attorney Russell Liscov presented four active matters. For case 1862‑2541 (Wolf Pit Road, Apt. 4K), Liscov said the landlord sought an increase reported in the record "from $22.94 a month to $2,480 a month" and recommended a hearing in December given the volume of evidence. The commission voted to take no action at this meeting and to keep the case on the calendar for a December hearing. "I think we need to do it because nothing will settle a case like putting people toward having a hearing," Liscov said.

The commission also took no action on case 1869‑2512 (Live Oak Road), where Liscov reported that the landlord had provided a lease to the tenant and that negotiations were progressing. Liscov told the commission he expects resolution next month but recommended no action tonight.

For case 1871‑2512 (Willow Road), Liscov said the parties had been negotiating and that scheduling difficulties had delayed a call; commissioners voted to take no action this month to allow further discussion.

By contrast, in case 1872‑25 (46 Prospect Ave., Apt. 4C) Liscov reported an agreement between the parties and said the tenant had withdrawn the complaint. The commission voted to close that case.

Roll-call motions listed commissioners Hansen Guest (mover on several motions), Commissioner Penn Williams (second on several motions), and Commissioner Halliday participating in votes. The minutes record unanimous votes on the motions to take no action and to close the withdrawn complaint.

The commission agreed to schedule the lengthy hearing in December; participants told staff they were available for a hearing on Dec. 10, with a 6:30 p.m. start suggested for members who commute. The commission discussed holding the regular meeting and the hearing on the same evening if necessary.

Because the cases remain open, the commission did not issue further orders at the Nov. 5 meeting. The Dec. 10 hearing will be the next opportunity for formal evidence and testimony in the long-running matter.