Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-41
(Formerly Sec. 52-548). Waiver of tenant's rights to be void.
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Any provision of a lease or rental agreement whereby a lessee or tenant waives the benefits of sections 47a-36 to 47a-40, inclusive, or any provision of any lease or rental agreement which limits the rights of any lessee or tenant under the provisions of said sections, is against public policy and void.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-41, any clause in a lease or rental agreement that attempts to strip away or limit a tenant's rights under Connecticut's landlord-tenant statutes (§§ 47a-36 through 47a-40) is declared void as a matter of public policy. This means such clauses have no legal force, even if both parties signed the agreement containing them. The underlying tenant protections in those sections remain fully intact regardless of what the lease says.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-41 makes clear that lease provisions attempting to waive or curtail tenant rights established in §§ 47a-36 through 47a-40 are unenforceable from the outset. Compliant property owners and managers generally review their lease templates to ensure no clause purports to limit those statutory protections. Including such language does not create a binding obligation on the tenant and may expose the lease to broader scrutiny.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-41 protects tenants by rendering unenforceable any lease clause that tries to waive or restrict the rights granted under §§ 47a-36 through 47a-40. If a landlord attempts to enforce such a clause, tenants may raise the provision's invalidity as a defense in any related legal proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help tenants understand how this protection applies to their lease.
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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