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CT HB05335
Bill
Status
Passed
5/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Housing Committee
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AI Summary
- Tenants must promptly notify landlords when they know or reasonably suspect a bed bug infestation; landlords must inspect the unit and any contiguous units within five business days and, if bed bugs are found, take reasonable treatment measures within five additional business days
- Landlords bear all costs for bed bug inspection and treatment, except tenants are responsible for costs of preparing their dwelling unit for inspection/treatment and may be held liable for treatment costs if they knowingly and unreasonably fail to comply with inspection and treatment measures
- Landlords are prohibited from offering for rent any dwelling unit they know or reasonably suspect is infested with bed bugs and must disclose to prospective tenants whether the unit or any contiguous unit is currently infested
- Landlords who fail to comply are liable for reasonable attorneys' fees and the greater of $250 or actual damages; landlords may seek injunctive relief in Superior Court against tenants who refuse access or fail to comply with reasonable inspection and treatment requests
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, in consultation with the Department of Public Health and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is directed to develop and publish best practices for investigating and treating bed bug infestations; the act took effect October 1, 2016
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Rights And Responsibilities Of Landlords And Tenants Regarding The Treatment Of Bed Bug Infestations.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/26/2016
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/5/2016
Housing2/18/2016
Full Bill Text
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