Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-20f
Offer of incentive to tenant in foreclosed property to vacate.
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Upon the foreclosure of a mortgage or lien of residential real property, any money or other valuable consideration offered by a mortgagee, lienholder or other successor in interest to a tenant in possession as an incentive to vacate the premises shall be at least equal in amount or value to the greater of (1) the security deposit and interest that would be due such tenant pursuant to chapter 831 upon the termination of the tenancy plus any such security deposit and interest, (2) two months' rent, or (3) two thousand dollars. No mortgagee, lienholder or other successor in interest may require a tenant in possession, as a condition of the receipt of such money or other valuable consideration, to waive or forfeit any rights or remedies such tenant may have under law against such mortgagee, lienholder or successor in interest other than the right to bring an action to reclaim the security deposit and interest that would be due such tenant.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-20f, when a residential property is foreclosed upon, any cash-for-keys or similar incentive offered to a tenant to leave the property must meet a minimum threshold — whichever is greatest among the tenant's security deposit plus accrued interest, two months' rent, or $2,000. Additionally, the party offering the incentive cannot make acceptance contingent on the tenant giving up legal rights or remedies, except for the right to separately pursue the security deposit through litigation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Mortgagees, lienholders, and successors in interest acquiring foreclosed residential properties in Connecticut should be aware that Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-20f sets a floor on any voluntary incentive offered to encourage a tenant to vacate. Compliant operators calculate the minimum offer by comparing the tenant's security deposit plus interest, two months' rent, and $2,000, then offer at least the highest of those three figures. Operators also ensure that acceptance of the incentive is not conditioned on the tenant waiving any legal rights beyond the narrow exception for security deposit claims.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-20f provides tenants in foreclosed residential properties with protections when a new owner or lender offers money or other incentives to encourage them to leave. The incentive offered must be at least as large as the greatest of the security deposit with interest, two months' rent, or $2,000 — and accepting it cannot be made contingent on surrendering most legal rights against the offering party. Tenants who believe an offer falls short of these minimums or comes with unlawful conditions may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office, or raising the violation as a defense or claim in any related court proceeding.
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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