Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-6
Identification of landlord.
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(a) It is the duty of the landlord or an agent authorized by him, or any successor landlord or such successor's agent to notify the tenant in writing, on or before the commencement of the tenancy, or in the case of a successor at the time of such succession, of the name and address of (1) the person authorized to manage the premises and (2) the person who is authorized to receive all notices, demands and service of process. Such name and address shall be kept current. (b) If the landlord fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section, the person authorized by the landlord to enter into the rental agreement with the tenant shall be deemed the agent of the landlord for (1) service of process and receipt of any such notices or demands, and (2) for performing the obligations of the landlord under sections 47a-7 and 47a-13 and the rental agreement, and (3) expending funds from the rent collected from the premises to perform such obligations.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6, landlords are required to provide tenants with written notice—at or before the start of a tenancy—identifying the person authorized to manage the property and the person designated to receive legal notices, demands, and service of process. This contact information must be kept up to date, and the same obligation applies to successor landlords at the time they take over. If a landlord fails to meet this requirement, the person who entered into the rental agreement on the landlord's behalf is automatically treated as the landlord's agent for legal and maintenance purposes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6 requires that landlords deliver written disclosure to tenants before or at the start of a tenancy, naming both the property manager and the individual authorized to accept legal notices and service of process. Compliant operators keep this information current and update it promptly whenever management changes or ownership transfers. Failing to provide this disclosure means the person who signed the lease on the landlord's behalf may be held responsible for maintenance obligations under § 47a-7 and § 47a-13, as well as for applying collected rent toward those obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6 gives tenants the right to receive written notice at the outset of their tenancy identifying who manages the property and who is authorized to receive legal notices and demands. If a landlord never provides this information, the law treats the person who signed the rental agreement with the tenant as the landlord's agent—meaning that individual can be held responsible for maintenance duties and can be served with legal process. Tenants who believe this disclosure was not made may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what options may be available to them.
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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