Connecticut Tenant Harassment Laws
Connecticut prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who report code violations, contact housing officials, or exercise their legal rights.
Key Rules
- Anti Harassment
- Retaliation protections; broader harassment may support tort claims
- Penalties
- Tenant may raise retaliation as defense; recover actual damages and attorney fees
- Retaliation Prohibited
- Yes — retaliation within 6 months of protected activity is presumed retaliatory
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Prohibited retaliatory action by landlord: landlord may not evict, raise rent, or reduce services in retaliation against a tenant for reporting code violations, contacting a government agency, or exercising tenant rights.
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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-20a
Tenant remedies for retaliation: tenant may raise retaliation as a defense in eviction proceedings or seek damages.
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