HB 6784 Summary

• Applies to privately-owned multifamily rental developments with at least 500 units in Connecticut, effective October 1, 2023.

• Allows tenants to notify local code enforcement officers of housing, health, safety, building, or fire code violations by the landlord.

• Triggers Attorney General action for receivership when 12 or more violations are reported by tenants of the same property within one calendar year.

• Court may appoint a private receiver to collect rents and use funds to remedy code violations, with the receiver charging up to 10% of total monthly rental income as a fee.

• Provides landlords with affirmative defenses (conditions do not exist, have been remedied, were caused by tenants, or do not violate codes) and allows courts to permit landlords to remedy violations under their own supervision if they demonstrate ability and post security.