Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8 § 8-116c
Eligibility for occupancy. Eviction.
Operative Text
(a) An elderly person, as defined in subsection (m) of section 8-113a, shall not be eligible to move into a housing project, as defined in subsection (f) of section 8-113a, if the person (1) is currently using illegal drugs, (2) is currently abusing alcohol and has a recent history of disruptive or dangerous behavior and whose tenancy (A) would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of another individual or (B) would result in substantial physical damage to the property of another, (3) has a recent history of disruptive or dangerous behavior and whose tenancy (A) would constitute a direct threat to the health and safety of another individual or (B) would result in substantial physical damage to the property of another, or (4) was convicted of the illegal sale or possession of a controlled substance, as defined in section 21a-240, within the prior twenty-four-month period. (b) Any authority, municipal developer, nonprofit corporation or other lessor may evict any individual from such housing project who is convicted of the illegal sale or possession of a controlled substance, as defined in section 21a-240, during the period of time the individual is residing in such housing. Such eviction shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 832. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the remedies of any such authority, municipal developer, nonprofit corporation or lessor under chapter 832.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-116c establishes two related rules for elderly housing projects in Connecticut. First, it bars certain individuals from moving in — including current illegal drug users, people currently abusing alcohol with a recent history of dangerous behavior, people with a recent history of dangerous behavior posing a threat to others or property, and those convicted of illegal drug sale or possession within the past 24 months. Second, it authorizes housing authorities, municipal developers, nonprofit corporations, and other lessors to evict a current resident who is convicted of illegal drug sale or possession during their tenancy, following the eviction procedures set out in chapter 832.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of elderly housing projects covered by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-116c should maintain screening procedures that assess applicants against the eligibility criteria the statute identifies — including drug use, alcohol abuse combined with a history of dangerous behavior, and recent drug-related convictions. When a current resident is convicted of illegal drug sale or possession during their tenancy, the statute expressly authorizes eviction, and that process must follow the procedural requirements of Connecticut's chapter 832. Compliant operators typically document the basis for any denial or eviction action and ensure their policies do not exceed or conflict with the grounds the statute specifies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-116c, applicants and residents of covered elderly housing projects have a defined set of circumstances under which they may be denied admission or face eviction — the statute does not grant operators unlimited discretion to exclude or remove residents. If a person believes they have been denied housing or threatened with eviction on grounds that go beyond what this provision permits, they may raise that as a defense in eviction proceedings under chapter 832 or file a complaint with a relevant housing authority. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Connecticut public and elderly housing law can help a person understand how this provision applies to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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