Substitute House Bill No. 6889 seeks to enhance tenant protections in eviction cases by amending existing laws. The bill repeals Section 47a-23c and expands the definition of protected tenants to include individuals aged sixty-two and older, those with physical or mental disabilities, and tenants who have lived in a dwelling for at least thirteen months. It restricts landlords from initiating eviction proceedings against these protected tenants unless for specific reasons, such as nonpayment of rent or significant violations of rental agreements. Additionally, the bill introduces stricter requirements for landlords wishing to evict tenants for personal use of the dwelling and mandates that landlords provide written notice of tenants' rights, which must be available in multiple languages by 2028.

Furthermore, the bill extends eviction and rent increase protections to all tenants residing in specified housing types for at least thirteen months, including larger buildings and mobile home parks. It introduces a new ground for eviction for landlords intending to use the unit as a principal residence for certain family members, under specific conditions. The bill also eliminates the provision for lapse of time evictions, which is expected to yield minimal fiscal savings for municipalities. Additionally, it establishes fair rent commissions in municipalities with populations over 25,000 to regulate excessive rental charges and clarifies the definition of a "converted unit" within fair rent regulations. Overall, the bill aims to balance tenant protections with landlords' rights, while ensuring compliance with fair rental practices.

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