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CT HB06398

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits housing authorities and approved community housing corporations from evicting senior citizens (age 62+) or disabled persons except for "good cause" reasons including nonpayment of rent, failure to accept fair rent increases, material lease violations, or landlord's intent to occupy the unit as principal residence.

  • Defines "senior citizen" as a person 62 years or older and "disabled person" as one with a disability as defined in 42 USC 12102.

  • Extends eviction protections to tenants residing with a parent, grandparent, spouse, or sibling who is a senior citizen or disabled person.

  • Requires notice of any eviction action to include information about available services and assistance programs for avoiding homelessness.

  • Directs the Commissioner on Aging and Commissioner of Housing to compile and distribute a list of services and programs designed to assist elderly and disabled tenants by October 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Safe Haven From Eviction For Elderly And Disabled Tenants.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Housing

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Housing4/3/2013
Select Committee on Aging2/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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