Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47 § 47-289
Rent increases of conversion tenants.
Operative Text
(a) During a transition period, a conversion tenant's rent may not be increased for any reason. (b) After a transition period ends, the rent of any conversion tenant, including tenants protected under section 47a-23c, may be increased only to the extent such increase is fair and equitable, based on the criteria set forth in section 7-148c. At least sixty days notice of any proposed increase shall be given to a conversion tenant. A rent increase may include the amount of assessment on that dwelling unit for the payment of current common expenses under section 47-257, to the extent not already included in the tenant's rent. (c) Any converted tenant aggrieved by a rent increase or proposed rent increase may seek the relief available under subdivision (2) of subsection (c) of section 47a-23c.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-289, rent increases for conversion tenants—those who remain as renters after a property converts to a condominium or cooperative—are tightly restricted. During the transition period following conversion, no rent increase is permitted for any reason. Once that period ends, any increase must be fair and equitable under the criteria in § 7-148c, and the landlord must give at least sixty days' notice before any proposed increase takes effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-289 places specific obligations on operators managing properties that have undergone a conversion while tenants remain in residence. During the transition period, compliant operators hold rent at its existing level regardless of circumstances. After the transition period, operators who raise rent generally document that the increase meets the fair-and-equitable standard of § 7-148c, provide written notice at least sixty days in advance, and ensure that any common-expense assessment component is not double-counted in the new rent figure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-289 gives conversion tenants meaningful protections against rent increases both during and after the transition period following a property conversion. If a landlord proposes or imposes a rent increase that appears to violate the fair-and-equitable standard, or if less than sixty days' notice was provided, a tenant may seek relief under the process described in § 47a-23c(c)(2). Tenants who believe their rights under § 47-289 have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or a Connecticut legal aid office to understand the options available to them.
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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