Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-2
Arrangements exempted from application of title. Applicability of title to mobile manufactured homes and home parks. Transient occupancy in hotel, motel or similar lodging.
Operative Text
(a) Unless created to avoid the application 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, the following arrangements are not governed by 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: (1) Residence at an institution, public or private, if incidental to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, educational, counseling or religious service, or any similar service; (2) occupancy under a contract of sale of a dwelling unit or the property of which such unit is a part, if the occupant is the purchaser or a person who succeeds to his interest; (3) occupancy by a member of a fraternal or social organization in the portion of a structure operated for the benefit of such organization; (4) transient occupancy in a hotel or motel or similar lodging; (5) occupancy by an owner of a condominium unit; and (6) occupancy by a personal care assistant or other person who is employed by a person with a disability to assist and support such disabled person with daily living activities or housekeeping chores and is provided dwelling space in the personal residence of such disabled person as a benefit or condition of such employment. (b) Except as otherwise provided in chapter 412 or in this chapter, this chapter shall not apply to the rental of a space or lot in a mobile manufactured home park by a resident of a mobile manufactured home in such park who is also the owner of such mobile manufactured home. This chapter shall apply to the rental of a mobile manufactured home and premises in a mobile manufactured home park by a person other than the owner of such mobile manufactured home. Chapter 833a, except sections 47a-52, 47a-55, 47a-56i, 47a-56k and 47a-58 to 47a-61, inclusive, shall not apply to mobile manufactured home parks. Chapters 831, 832, 833 and 834, and the applicable parts of chapter 833a, shall apply to all residents of a mobile manufactured home park, including owners of mobile manufactured homes, except as otherwise provided in chapter 412. (c) For the purposes of subdivision (4) of subsection (a) of this section and subdivision (4) of section 47a-36: (1) Occupancy in a hotel, motel or similar lodging for less than thirty days is transient, except that such occupancy is not transient if the dwelling unit or room in such hotel, motel or lodging is occupied as the primary residence of the occupant from the beginning of such occupancy; and (2) Occupancy in a hotel, motel or similar lodging for thirty days or more is not transient, except that such occupancy is transient if the dwelling unit or room in such hotel, motel or lodging is not occupied as the primary residence of the occupant and the occupancy is for less than ninety days.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-2 identifies several living arrangements that fall outside Connecticut's residential landlord-tenant statutes, meaning the full set of tenant protections and landlord obligations in that title simply do not apply to them. Exempt categories include institutional residents, contract-of-sale occupants, fraternal-organization members, condominium owners, personal care assistants living with a disabled employer, and certain hotel or motel guests. The statute also draws a careful line for hotel and motel stays: occupancy under 30 days is generally transient (and thus exempt), while stays of 30 days or more are generally not transient—unless the room is not the occupant's primary residence and the stay is under 90 days. Mobile manufactured home parks follow a separate track, with some provisions applying to space rentals and others applying only to home rentals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should consult Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-2 to determine whether a particular occupancy arrangement falls within or outside Connecticut's residential tenancy framework before applying standard lease terms, notice requirements, or eviction procedures. Operators of hotels, motels, and similar lodgings in particular need to track whether a guest's stay crosses the 30-day or 90-day thresholds and whether the unit serves as the occupant's primary residence, since those factors determine whether full landlord-tenant law applies. Operators of mobile manufactured home parks should also note that § 47a-2(b) distinguishes between renting a lot to a homeowner and renting a home itself, with different statutory chapters governing each situation. Arrangements structured specifically to avoid the protections of this title are not recognized as exempt under the statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-2 determines whether Connecticut's residential tenancy protections—covering security deposits, habitability, and eviction procedures—extend to your living situation. If you reside in a hotel, motel, or similar lodging and that space is your primary residence, or if your stay has lasted 30 days or more without the transient exception applying, you may have rights under the broader landlord-tenant statutes rather than being treated as a transient guest. Tenants in mobile manufactured home parks should be aware that § 47a-2(b) and chapter 412 together govern their situation, and the rules differ depending on whether they own or rent the home itself. Those uncertain about whether their arrangement qualifies for an exemption may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or Connecticut's legal aid services for general information.
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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