CT SB01340

Tenants may file complaints with a fair rent commission about proposed rental charge increases either before signing a new or amended lease, or within 30 days after signing

Effective July 1, 2025, amending Section 7-148c of the general statutes

Fair rent commissions must evaluate whether rent increases are "harsh and unconscionable" based on 13 factors including: comparable rents in the area, sanitary conditions, available amenities, bedroom count, necessary repairs, taxes and overhead expenses, and health/safety code compliance

Additional evaluation factors include tenant income, utility availability, tenant-caused damages, frequency of rent increases, and whether increased rental income will be reinvested in property improvements