By Shaun McGann, Legislative Analyst II (Oct. 20, 2020) Download/Read Full PDF >
Issue
How does state law protect tenants against excessive rent increases? Are there additional protections specifically for tenants who are senior citizens or have a disability?
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Summary
Connecticut state law does not currently permit municipalities to adopt rent control ordinances. However, the law authorizes municipalities to establish fair rent commissions to “control and eliminate excessive rental charges”