Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-10
Termination of responsibility.
Operative Text
(a) Unless otherwise agreed, a landlord who conveys premises, which include a dwelling unit subject to a rental agreement, to a bona fide purchaser, is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and the provisions of this chapter and sections 47a-21, 47a-23 to 47a-23b, inclusive, 47a-26 to 47a-26g, inclusive, 47a-35 to 47a-35b, inclusive, 47a-41a, 47a-43 and 47a-46, with respect to any events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the conveyance. (b) Unless otherwise agreed, a manager of premises which include a dwelling unit is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter and section 47a-21 as to events occurring after termination of his management.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-10, when a landlord sells rental property to a bona fide purchaser, the original landlord's legal responsibilities under the rental agreement and related Connecticut landlord-tenant statutes end once the tenant receives written notice of the sale. Similarly, a property manager's liability under those same laws ends when their management role is terminated. These rules apply unless the parties have separately agreed otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-10 provides a clear mechanism for outgoing property owners and managers to limit their ongoing liability after a transfer of ownership or management. A landlord who sells to a bona fide purchaser generally ensures that written notice of the conveyance is delivered to tenants, as that notice marks the point at which responsibility shifts. Property managers who are ending their role similarly document the termination of their management relationship to establish when their statutory obligations conclude.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-10 means that after a property is sold, the prior landlord's obligations under Connecticut's landlord-tenant laws generally end once you receive written notice of the sale — and the new owner steps into that role going forward. If you believe a violation occurred before that written notice was given, the prior landlord may still bear responsibility for events during that period. Tenants who have questions about how a change in ownership or management affects their rights can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.
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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