The bill sSB143 File No. 38 amends existing laws related to tenant protections, evictions, and rent increases, particularly for those residing in buildings with five or more dwelling units, mobile manufactured home parks, and common interest communities. It removes the age and disability requirements previously necessary for tenants to receive protection under Section 47a-23c, making the protections more broadly applicable. The bill also defines key terms such as "tenant" and "landlord," and outlines specific conditions under which a landlord may initiate eviction proceedings, such as nonpayment of rent or refusal to agree to a fair rent increase. It requires landlords to provide written notice of eviction and rent increase provisions, and mandates the Commissioner of Housing to post a summary of tenant rights in multiple languages on the Department of Housing's website by specified dates.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process of converting rental buildings into condominiums, ensuring gender-neutral language and providing tenants with rights during the conversion process. It requires landlords to give tenants at least 180 days' notice of the conversion, details on their right to purchase their unit, and information on available relocation assistance and special financing. Tenants are granted an exclusive 90-day period to contract for the purchase of their unit after a 30-day notice period. The bill prohibits eviction during the lease term or within the 180-day notice period, except for justifiable reasons, and requires a 60-day notice for rent increases. It also allows tenants to terminate their tenancy early without penalty with one month's advance notice. The bill removes the need for tenants to provide proof of age or disability for eviction protection and gives tenant organizations an exclusive right to contract for the purchase of buildings during the initial thirty days of the 180-day period. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, and has passed the Housing Committee with a vote of 9 to 5.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 47-88b
HSG Joint Favorable: 47-88b
File No. 38: 47-88b