Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42 § 42-103i
Written authorizations to be obtained before advertising availability.
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No apartment listing service shall advertise the availability of a specific apartment for rent without first obtaining the written authorization of the owner of such apartment or his authorized agent. All such written authorizations shall be retained at the place of business of the apartment listing service for a period of three years.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-103i, apartment listing services in Connecticut are prohibited from advertising a specific rental unit as available unless they have first received written permission from the property owner or the owner's authorized agent. Any such written authorization must be kept on file at the listing service's place of business for at least three years. This rule is designed to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent rental listings from reaching prospective tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-103i, property owners and their authorized agents are the gatekeepers of whether a specific unit may be advertised by a listing service. Compliant operators typically provide written authorization to any apartment listing service before a unit appears in its listings, and they keep records of such authorizations. Owners who discover that a listing service has advertised their property without written permission may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-103i gives tenants and prospective renters a basis for questioning the legitimacy of a rental listing if it appears without the owner's written authorization. If a listing seems suspicious or unauthorized, prospective renters can inquire whether the listing service obtained proper written consent from the property owner. Tenant-rights organizations and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection are potential resources for understanding how this provision may apply to a situation involving a questionable listing service.
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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