CT HB06780

Landlords must offer tenants a preoccupancy walk-through inspection starting January 1, 2024, using a standardized checklist prepared by the Commissioner of Housing; conditions documented cannot be charged against security deposits when tenants vacate

Landlords are prohibited from charging application fees or other upfront charges except security deposits and tenant screening report fees limited to actual cost; fees must be waived if tenants provide their own report from within the past 30 days

Landlords must provide prospective tenants with a copy of any tenant screening report and the receipt/invoice before collecting the screening fee

Landlords of buildings with 5+ units or mobile home parks must provide written notice to tenants of eviction protections available to protected tenants (those 62+ years old or with disabilities) starting January 1, 2024

Commissioner of Housing must create and publish the walk-through checklist and protected tenant rights notice by December 1, 2023; all provisions take effect October 1, 2023