Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-8

(Formerly Sec. 47-24c). Paint not conforming to standards renders property unfit.

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Operative Text

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-8
Section 47a-8 is repealed, effective July 1, 1994.
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Plain English

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-8, which once addressed how non-conforming paint could render residential property unfit for habitation, was formally repealed effective July 1, 1994. As a result, this specific statutory provision no longer carries any operative legal force in Connecticut. Any standards or obligations that may have existed under § 47a-8 must now be located in other applicable state or local laws.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers should be aware that Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-8 was repealed as of July 1, 1994, and no longer imposes direct obligations on its own. Compliant operators typically look to other Connecticut statutes, local housing codes, and federal lead-paint regulations to understand current paint-safety requirements. Consulting those separate authorities is the general practice for staying current with habitability standards that § 47a-8 once addressed.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-8 was repealed effective July 1, 1994, meaning it no longer provides a direct statutory basis for claims related to non-conforming paint in rental housing. Tenants concerned about paint conditions or lead hazards may find relevant protections in other Connecticut housing statutes, local ordinances, or federal regulations that remain in effect. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help identify which current provisions apply to a given situation.

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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