Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42 § 42-103b
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Apartment” means any house or building or portion of a house or building which is rented, leased or hired out to be occupied as a home or residence by one or more persons; (2) “Apartment listing service” means any person who, in exchange for a fee, permits a customer to inspect or otherwise utilize a listing of apartments for rent; (3) “Listing” means any oral or written communication concerning a specific apartment for rent; (4) “Customer” means any person who pays a fee to an apartment listing service for assistance in obtaining an apartment rental; and (5) “Person” means any individual, association, partnership, limited liability company or corporation.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-103b establishes the key definitions that govern Connecticut's apartment listing service regulations. Under this provision, an 'apartment' covers any rented residential space, an 'apartment listing service' is any entity that charges a fee to let customers browse rental listings, and a 'customer' is anyone who pays that fee seeking rental assistance. These definitions set the scope for the rest of the chapter, determining which businesses, properties, and individuals fall under its rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-103b defines the term 'apartment' broadly to include any portion of a house or building rented for residential use, meaning most standard rental arrangements fall within this chapter's scope. Operators who work with or refer prospective tenants to apartment listing services should understand that those services are specifically defined as fee-based entities that provide access to rental listings. Familiarity with these definitions helps landlords understand when their properties and business relationships are subject to the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-103b is the definitional foundation of Connecticut's rules governing apartment listing services, and understanding it helps renters know when they qualify as a 'customer' with protections under the chapter — specifically, when they pay a fee to a service for access to rental listings. If a renter believes a listing service has not complied with the chapter's requirements, these definitions determine whether the service and the transaction are covered. Tenants who have concerns about a listing service's conduct may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or the Connecticut Attorney General's office for guidance on available remedies.
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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