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CT Gen Stat § 47a-13a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-13a - Implementation of energy conservation measures by tenant.

 (a) A tenant of any dwelling unit may, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, at no cost to the landlord, implement or authorize the implementation of energy conservation measures in his dwelling unit or in any other part of the building which affects the tenant's level of energy consumption, which would otherwise require the consent of the landlord.(b) In order to implement energy conservation measures under this section, the tenant or entity administering any energy conservation or weatherization program shall give written notice of the intent to implement such measures to the landlord by certified mail, return receipt requested. Unless the landlord gives written notice of his disapproval of such implementation by certified mail, return receipt requested, within twenty days of the giving of notice to him, such energy conservation measures may be implemented, provided that, to the extent his consent would otherwise be necessary, no such disapproval shall be effective as to the installation of removable weatherstripping around doors and windows, removable interior storm windows and insulation wrap around hot water heating tanks.(c) Nothing in this section shall (1) authorize the tenant to make structural changes to the building; (2) relieve the tenant or the landlord of their responsibilities and liabilities under sections 47a-7 and 47a-11; or (3) restrict the availability to the tenant of any other remedies which exist under any other law.(P.A. 84-524.)Cited. 32 CA 133.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-14 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-14 - Damage or destruction of unit. Tenant's remedies.

 (a) If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty to an extent that enjoyment of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, the tenant, unless such damage or destruction is caused by the tenant's negligence or wilful act, shall not be liable to pay rent for such period of time as such impairment continues. In such case, the tenant may (1) immediately vacate the premises and notify the landlord in writing within fourteen days thereafter of his intention to terminate the rental agreement, in which case the rental agreement shall terminate as of the date of vacating; or (2) if continued occupancy is lawful, vacate any part of the dwelling unit rendered unusable by the fire or other casualty, in which case the tenant's liability for use and occupancy shall be reduced in proportion to the diminution in the fair rental value of the dwelling unit.(b) If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all security and prepaid rent recoverable under section 47a-21. Accounting for rent, in the event of termination or apportionment, shall be made as of the date of the fire or other casualty.(P.A. 76-95, S. 14, 27; 76-435, S. 75, 82.)History: P.A. 76-435 changed effective date section of P.A. 76-95.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-14a. (Formerly Sec. 19-347k) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-14a. (Formerly Sec. 19-347k) - Action for private receivership of tenement house. Complaint. Notice of action.

 (a) A majority or more of the tenants occupying a tenement house, as defined in sections 19a-355 and 47a-1, may bring an action on behalf of all the tenants occupying such tenement house, alleging under oath the existence of one or more of the following conditions: Housing code violations, notice of termination of fuel oil or bottled gas delivery, lack of heat, running water, electricity, light or adequate sewage disposal facilities, other conditions dangerous to life, health or safety and infestation of rodents, vermin or other pests. The complaint shall set forth the address of the property and a description of the conditions alleged to be hazardous to life, health and safety.(b) Such action shall be brought in the superior court for the judicial district in which the premises are located in the same manner as in civil process naming all owners and mortgagees of record as defendants. There shall be no entry fee in such action.(c) The plaintiffs shall cause a notice of the pendency of such action to be filed in the land records of the town in which such premises are located.(1969, P.A. 728, S. 2; P.A. 73-633, S. 1, 6; P.A. 74-183, S. 230, 291; P.A. 76-436, S. 199, 681; P.A. 78-280, S. 1, 127; P.A. 79-571, S. 28; Oct. Sp. Sess. P.A. 79-8, S. 4, 6.)History: P.A. 73-633 authorized bringing of class action on behalf of all tenants where previously procedure was to petition tenant's representative who then made investigation and commenced action if circumstances warrant action and replaced general reference to conditions described in Sec. 19-347j with specific list of conditions, i.e. housing code violations, lack of heat, etc.; P.A. 74-183 replaced circuit court with court of common pleas and “circuit” with “county or judicial district”, effective December 31, 1974; P.A. 76-436 replaced court of common pleas with superior court, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 78-280 deleted reference to counties; P.A. 79-571 reorganized provisions, added reference to Secs. 47a-1 and 47a-50 and divided section into Subsecs.; October, 1979, P.A. 79-8 omitted reference to Sec. 47a-50 and allowed actions re notice of termination of fuel oil or bottled gas delivery in Subsec. (a); Sec. 19-347k transferred to Sec. 47a-14a in 1981.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-14b. (Formerly Sec. 19-347l) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-14b. (Formerly Sec. 19-347l) - Tenement receivership: Hearing by referee; judgment; no right to jury trial.

 (a) The Superior Court may refer the complaint to a referee who shall hold a hearing thereon, except that if the complaint alleges that there is an imminent danger to the life, health and safety of the tenants, the court may issue an immediate ex parte order granting such relief as it deems appropriate, pending a full hearing to be held not later than three days after such order is issued. Any retired judge of the Circuit Court, Court of Common Pleas or Superior Court shall be eligible to act as a referee. The Chief Court Administrator or his designee may appoint as many referees as are necessary to carry out the intent of sections 47a-14a to 47a-14g, inclusive.(b) The referee shall take such testimony as he deems material, shall view the premises and shall, after the hearing, report forthwith his findings and recommendations to the court.(c) The court shall review such report and enter judgment in accordance with said sections. Such report may be rejected for irregular or improper conduct in the performance of the duties of such referee in which event the court shall appoint another referee to make a report.(d) There shall be no right to a jury trial in any of the proceedings.(1969, P.A. 728, S. 3; P.A. 73-633, S. 2, 6; P.A. 74-183, S. 231, 291; P.A. 76-436, S. 10a, 200, 681; P.A. 79-571, S. 29; Oct. Sp. Sess. P.A. 79-8, S. 5, 6.)History: P.A. 73-633 substituted reference to Sec. 19-347k for reference to Sec. 19-347j which was repealed in the same act; P.A. 74-183 transferred powers of circuit court to court of common pleas and powers of its appellate division to superior court, effective December 31, 1974; P.A. 76-436 authorized retired superior court judges to serve as referees, transferred power to appoint referees from chief judge of common pleas court to chief court administrator or his designee and deleted provision which had allowed aggrieved parties to appeal to superior court “in the same manner as an appeal from a civil judgment”, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 79-571 divided section into Subsecs.; October, 1979, P.A. 79-8 added exception in Subsec. (a) re immediate ex parte orders where complaint alleges that imminent danger to life, health and safety of tenants exists; Sec. 19-347l transferred to Sec. 47a-14b in 1981 and references to other sections within provisions revised as necessary to reflect their transfer.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-14c. (Formerly Sec. 19-347m) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-14c. (Formerly Sec. 19-347m) - Tenement receivership: Defense.

 It shall be sufficient defense to a proceeding under sections 47a-14a to 47a-14g, inclusive, for the owner or any mortgagee or lienor of record to establish that: (1) The condition or conditions alleged in the petition did not in fact exist or that such condition or conditions have been removed or remedied; or (2) such condition or conditions have been caused by a petitioning tenant or tenants.(1969, P.A. 728, S. 4; P.A. 73-633, S. 3, 6; P.A. 79-571, S. 30.)History: P.A. 73-633 substituted reference to Sec. 19-347k for reference to Sec. 19-347j which was repealed in the same act; P.A. 79-571 made no substantive changes; Sec. 19-347m transferred to Sec. 47a-14c in 1981 and references to other sections within provisions revised as necessary to reflect their transfer.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-14d. (Formerly Sec. 19-347n) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-14d. (Formerly Sec. 19-347n) - Tenement receivership: Judgment.

 (a) If the court finds that the plaintiffs have failed to establish the allegations of the complaint or that the owner or a mortgagee or lienor of record affirmatively established a defense or defenses specified in section 47a-14c, the court shall render a judgment dismissing the complaint.(b) If the court finds that the plaintiffs have proved the allegations of the complaint and that no defense as specified in section 47a-14c has been affirmatively established by the owner or a mortgagee or a lienor of record, the court shall render a judgment directing that (1) the rents due on the date of entry of such judgment and rents to become due subsequent thereto from all occupying such property be deposited with a receiver appointed by the court; (2) that the receiver apply such rents to the extent necessary to remedy the condition or conditions alleged in the petition; (3) when such condition or conditions have been remedied in accordance with the judgment, any remaining surplus be turned over to the owner, together with a complete accounting of the rents deposited and the costs incurred and (4) granting such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper.(c) A certified copy of the judgment shall be served upon each tenant occupying such property by registered mail or personally.(1969, P.A. 728, S. 5; P.A. 79-571, S. 31.)History: P.A. 79-571 restated provisions but made no substantive changes; Sec. 19-347n transferred to Sec. 47a-14d in 1981 and reference to Sec. 19-347m revised to reflect its transfer.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-14e. (Formerly Sec. 19-347o) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-14e. (Formerly Sec. 19-347o) - Tenement receivership: Owner's right to collect rent moneys.

 The right of the owner of such property to collect such rent moneys from any tenant on or after the date of entry of a judgment as provided in section 47a-14d shall be void and unenforceable to the extent that the tenant has deposited such moneys with a receiver in accordance with the terms of the judgment rendered under said section, regardless of whether such right of the owner arises from a lease, deed, contract, agreement or understanding or otherwise. It shall be a valid defense in any action or proceeding against such tenant to recover possession of real property for nonpayment of rent or for use or occupation to prove that the rent alleged to be unpaid was deposited with a receiver in accordance with the terms of a judgment entered under section 47a-14d.(1969, P.A. 728, S. 6; P.A. 79-571, S. 32.)History: P.A. 79-571 made minor changes in wording but made no substantive changes; Sec. 19-347o transferred to Sec. 47a-14e in 1981 and reference to Sec. 19-347n revised to reflect its transfer.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-14f. (Formerly Sec. 19-347p) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-14f. (Formerly Sec. 19-347p) - Tenement receivership: Order to remove or remedy conditions in lieu of judgment; application for hearing for judgment.

 (a) If the court finds that the facts alleged in the complaint have been affirmatively established, that no defense thereto specified in section 47a-14c has been affirmatively established by the owner or a mortgagee or lienor of record and that the facts alleged in the complaint warrant the granting of the relief sought, the court, in lieu of rendering judgment, may issue an order permitting the owner, mortgagee or lienor of record to remove or remedy the conditions in the complaint found to exist if such owner, mortgagee or lienor (1) demonstrates the ability promptly to undertake the work required and (2) posts security for the performance of the work required within the time and in the manner deemed necessary by the court.(b) If, after the issuance of such an order, it appears to the plaintiffs that the person permitted to do the work is not proceeding with due diligence, the plaintiffs shall apply to the court with notice to those persons who have appeared in the proceeding for a hearing to determine whether judgment should be rendered immediately as provided in section 47a-14g.(1969, P.A. 728, S. 7; P.A. 73-633, S. 4, 6; P.A. 79-571, S. 33.)History: P.A. 73-633 replaced references to tenant's representative with references to plaintiffs; P.A. 79-571 divided section into Subsecs. and made slight changes in wording; Sec. 19-347p transferred to Sec. 47a-14f in 1981 and references to other sections within provisions revised as necessary to reflect their transfer.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-14g. (Formerly Sec. 19-347q) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-14g. (Formerly Sec. 19-347q) - Tenement receivership: Judgment and appointment of receiver after failure to comply with order.

 If, upon a hearing authorized under section 47a-14f, the court determines that the person permitted to do such work is not proceeding with due diligence, the court shall render a judgment appointing a receiver as authorized in section 47a-14d. The judgment shall direct the receiver to apply the security posted by such person to remove or remedy the condition or conditions specified in the petition. If the amount of such security is insufficient for such purpose, the judgment shall direct the deposit of rents with the receiver as authorized in section 47a-14d to the extent of such deficiency. If such security exceeds the amount required to remove or remedy such condition or conditions, the judgment shall direct the receiver to file with the court, upon completion of the work prescribed therein, a full accounting of the amount of such security and the expenditures made pursuant to such judgment, and to turn over such surplus to the person who posted security, together with a copy of such accounting.(1969, P.A. 728, S. 8; P.A. 79-571, S. 34.)History: P.A. 79-571 rephrased provisions but made no substantive change; Sec. 19-347q transferred to Sec. 47a-14g in 1981 and references to other sections within provisions revised as necessary to reflect their transfer.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-15a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-15a - Nonpayment of rent by tenant: Landlord's remedy.

 If rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay rent within nine days thereafter or, in the case of a one-week tenancy, within four days thereafter, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement in accordance with the provisions of sections 47a-23 to 47a-23b, inclusive.(P.A. 79-571, S. 36; P.A. 89-254, S. 5.)History: P.A. 89-254 provided for a four-day grace period in the case of a one-week tenancy.Section provides tenants with a 9 day grace period in which to pay overdue rent, thus suggesting that 5 days is within the amount of time that society would consider reasonable for a defendant to believe that he has an expectation of privacy in his home notwithstanding the failure to pay the next month's rent. 332 C. 271.Cited. 7 CA 301; 16 CA 574; 31 CA 575; 32 CA 133. Reinstatement of a lease triggers new nine day grace period within which tenant must pay rent in order to avoid a summary process action and landlord may serve new notice to quit on ground of nonpayment of rent only if tenant fails to pay rent on day of previous action's withdrawal or within nine days thereafter. 182 CA 725.Cited. 38 CS 1; Id., 683; 39 CS 367; 40 CS 4; 42 CS 77.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-16 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-16 - When landlord may enter rented unit.

 (a) A tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed to repairs, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed to services or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen or contractors.(b) A landlord may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant in case of emergency.(c) A landlord shall not abuse the right of entry or use such right of entry to harass the tenant. The landlord shall give the tenant reasonable written or oral notice of his intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times, except in case of emergency.(d) A landlord may not enter the dwelling unit without the consent of the tenant except (1) in case of emergency, (2) as permitted by section 47a-16a, (3) pursuant to a court order, or (4) if the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises.(P.A. 76-95, S. 11, 27; 76-435, S. 75, 82; P.A. 79-571, S. 22; P.A. 89-254, S. 6.)History: P.A. 76-435 revised effective date section of P.A. 76-95; P.A. 79-571 substituted reference to Sec. 47a-16a for reference to Sec. 47a-17; P.A. 89-254 amended Subsec. (d) to replace “A landlord has not other right of entry” with “A landlord may not enter the dwelling unit without the consent of the tenant” and to add Subdiv. (1) re the exception “in case of emergency”, renumbering the remaining Subdivs. accordingly.Cited. 32 CA 133; 45 CA 46.Cited. 38 CS 683.Subsec. (d):There was no violation of Subsec. where defendant acted in reasonable reliance on representations of plaintiff, conveyed through a third party, that plaintiff had abandoned or surrendered the premises; Subsec. permits consideration of reasonableness of landlord's conduct. 133 CA 321.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-16a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-16a - Notification by tenant of extended absence. When landlord may enter.

 Unless otherwise agreed, the tenant shall be required to notify the landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the premises and the landlord thereupon may enter the dwelling unit at reasonable times during such prolonged absence to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed to repairs, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed to services or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen or contractors.(P.A. 79-571, S. 23.)Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-17 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-17 - Tenant to occupy only as dwelling unit.

 Unless otherwise agreed, a tenant shall occupy his dwelling unit only as a dwelling unit.(P.A. 76-95, S. 12, 27; 76-435, S. 75, 82; P.A. 79-571, S. 21.)History: P.A. 76-435 revised effective date section of P.A. 76-95; P.A. 79-571 deleted former Subsec. (b) which was reincorporated in statutes as Sec. 47a-16a.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-18 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-18 - Judicial relief if tenant refuses entry.

 If the tenant refuses to allow entry pursuant to section 47a-16 or section 47a-16a, the landlord may obtain a declaratory judgment or injunctive relief to compel access or terminate the rental agreement. In either case the landlord may recover actual damages and reasonable attorney's fees.(P.A. 76-95, S. 18, 27; 76-435, S. 75, 82; P.A. 79-571, S. 24.)History: P.A. 76-435 revised effective date section of P.A. 76-95; P.A. 79-571 substituted Sec. 47a-16a for Sec. 47a-17 and deleted former Subsec. (b), which was reincorporated in statutes as Sec. 47a-18a in the same act.Cited. 183 C. 85.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-18a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-18a - Judicial relief if landlord unlawfully enters.

 If the landlord makes an entry prohibited by section 47a-16 or 47a-16a, or makes repeated demands for entry otherwise lawful but which have the effect of unreasonably harassing the tenant, the tenant may recover actual damages not less than an amount equal to one month's rent and reasonable attorney's fees. The tenant may also obtain injunctive relief to prevent the recurrence of the conduct or terminate the rental agreement.(P.A. 79-571, S. 25; P.A. 89-254, S. 7.)History: P.A. 89-254 restated provisions to clarify that the tenant does not have to obtain injunctive relief or terminate the rental agreement in order to recover actual damages.Cited. 32 CA 133; 45 CA 46. Term “one month's rent” includes all rent payments made to the landlord, regardless of their source and therefore includes both tenant's portion and subsidized portion of rent payments made to the landlord; attorney's fees provision found in section is not limited to percentage of the award of damages; other factors relevant to reasonableness of an award of attorney's fees under statute include work performed by counsel, as documented by the attorney's affidavits, prevailing hourly rates or the award of attorney's fees in similar cases. 88 CA 193. Where damages awarded under section encompass the same conduct as for damages awarded pursuant to Sec. 47a-46, the sum for actual damages may not be included in the award pursuant to both this section and Sec. 47a-46. 89 CA 836.Cited. 38 CS 683.
CT Gen Stat § 47a-19 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 47a - Landlord and Tenant|Chapter 830 - Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant|Section 47a-19 - Rental agreement: Acceptance of rent when overdue.

 Acceptance of rent with the knowledge that such rent is overdue constitutes a waiver of the landlord's right to terminate the rental agreement for the tenant's failure to pay such rent when it was due.(P.A. 76-95, S. 17, 27; 76-435, S. 75, 82; P.A. 79-571, S. 6.)History: P.A. 76-435 revised effective date section of P.A. 76-95; P.A. 79-571 deleted former Subsec. (a) re tenant's abandonment of unit, which was reincorporated in statutes as Sec. 47a-11a in the same act.Cited. 32 CA 133.Cited. 38 CS 683; 42 CS 77.