CT HB05242

Requires use and occupancy payments made during eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent to be deposited into an escrow account rather than directly to the court.

Eliminates a defendant's right to assert special defenses if they fail to post an escrow payment.

Grants priority assignment for trial in nonpayment of rent cases where an escrow payment has not been made.

Mandates escrow payments in cases lasting more than one month be made before the tenth day of each subsequent month, including court fees and costs to reopen the action if judgment has been granted.

Allows eviction of a named tenant to apply to all unnamed occupants in the rental unit, eliminating the need to name "Jane and John Doe" as defendants in the eviction action.