CT HB05359

Landlords must provide at least one rent payment method with no additional fee to tenants, effective October 1, 2026 for new or renewed leases

Rental agreements cannot include clauses requiring tenants to pay increased rent amounts after lease expiration or higher rent upon breach of the agreement for tenants paying reduced rates

Department of Housing must publish an updated standardized rental terms summary form by July 1, 2026, including disclosure of late fee amounts if rent is not paid within the grace period

Maintains existing prohibition against landlords requiring electronic funds transfer as the exclusive payment method for rent or security deposits (in effect since October 1, 2013)