Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-4e
Notices of increase in rent.
Operative Text
No rent increase for a dwelling unit shall be effective unless the landlord has given the tenant of such dwelling unit written notice of the proposed increase not less than forty-five days before the day on which the increase is proposed to take effect, except in the case of a lease with a term of one month or less, such notice shall be given a number of days equivalent to the length of a full term of such lease. A tenant's failure to respond to such notice shall not constitute the tenant's agreement to such proposed increase. Nothing in this section shall be construed to (1) allow a landlord to increase the rent during the term of a rental agreement, or (2) alter any notice requirements concerning increases in rent imposed by federal law.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4e, a rent increase cannot take effect unless the landlord has delivered written notice to the tenant at least 45 days in advance—or, for month-to-month or shorter leases, a number of days equal to one full lease term. A tenant's silence after receiving such a notice does not count as acceptance of the proposed increase. The provision also makes clear that it does not permit rent increases during an active lease term, nor does it override any federal notice requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4e requires landlords to deliver written notice of any proposed rent increase at least 45 days before the intended effective date, or for leases of one month or less, a number of days equal to the full lease term. Compliant operators typically document the date of delivery and retain a copy of the notice to demonstrate timely compliance. Because the statute expressly prohibits mid-lease increases, property managers generally time any proposed increase to coincide with a lease renewal or the start of a new rental period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4e gives tenants the right to receive written advance notice—at least 45 days for most tenancies—before any rent increase can legally take effect. Importantly, simply not responding to such a notice does not mean a tenant has agreed to the proposed increase. Tenants who believe a landlord has not complied with this notice requirement may raise the violation as a defense in a relevant proceeding, contact a local tenant-rights organization, or consult with an attorney familiar with Connecticut housing law.
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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