Conn. Gen. Stat. § 16 § 16-262g
Penalty.
Operative Text
Any wilful or malicious violation of sections 16-262c to 16-262i, inclusive, by any agent, owner, lessor, manager or any company, electric supplier or municipal utility shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days or both.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 16-262g, any willful or malicious violation of the Connecticut utility-service protections found in sections 16-262c through 16-262i can result in criminal penalties for the responsible party—whether an individual agent, owner, lessor, manager, or a company, electric supplier, or municipal utility. The law sets a maximum fine of $500, up to 30 days of imprisonment, or both. The provision targets intentional misconduct rather than inadvertent errors, distinguishing deliberate bad acts from accidental noncompliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners, managers, lessors, and their agents who are subject to the utility-service rules in sections 16-262c through 16-262i should be aware that Conn. Gen. Stat. § 16-262g attaches criminal consequences to willful or malicious violations of those provisions. Compliant operators generally maintain documented, good-faith practices around utility service to residents, ensuring that any actions affecting service are taken in accordance with the statutory requirements. Because the penalty provision reaches individuals as well as companies, those who oversee utility-related decisions for a property are among the parties who may be held personally accountable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 16-262g gives tenants a meaningful backstop: if a landlord, agent, manager, or utility entity willfully or maliciously violates the utility-service protections in sections 16-262c through 16-262i, that conduct is treated as a criminal matter subject to fines and possible imprisonment. Tenants who believe such a violation has occurred may consider documenting the conduct and reporting it to local law enforcement or the Connecticut state attorney's office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Consulting with a legal aid provider familiar with Connecticut housing law can help clarify whether the conduct at issue rises to the level of a willful or malicious act under § 16-262g.
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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