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CT HB06949

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Housing Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "unreasonably withhold consent" to include a tenant refusing landlord entry for 14 or more consecutive days, clarifying when tenants must allow access for inspections, repairs, services, or property showings

  • Landlords may enter without tenant consent only in cases of emergency, pursuant to court order, as permitted by section 47a-16a, or if the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises

  • Landlords must provide reasonable written or oral notice of intent to enter and may only enter at reasonable times, except during emergencies

  • Prohibits landlords from abusing the right of entry or using it to harass tenants

  • Effective July 1, 2025, amending Connecticut General Statutes section 47a-16

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Landlord's Ability To Enter A Dwelling Unit.

Last Action

File Number 234

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing2/13/2025

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