Cal. Civ. Code § 8-68f-2
General Lease Provisions
Operative Text
(a) Any landlord shall enter into a written lease with each tenant. (b) The lease between the landlord and each tenant of a dwelling unit shall comply with Title 47a of the Connecticut General Statutes. The lease shall state: (1) The names of the landlord and the tenant; (2) The composition of the household, including any live-in aide; (3) That the tenant shall promptly inform the landlord of the birth, adoption or court-awarded custody of a child; (4) That the tenant shall request the landlord’s written approval to add any other person as a permitted occupant of the dwelling unit; (5) The dwelling unit rented, including the address, apartment number, and any other information needed to identify the dwelling unit; (6) The term of the lease and provisions for renewal, if any; (7) The annual rent to be charged, including the monthly installment thereof, the amount of any security deposit, any utilities, services and equipment to be supplied by the landlord at no additional cost to tenant, and what utilities and appliances are to be paid for by the tenant; and (8) That a statement of charges to the tenant for maintenance and repair beyond normal wear and tear will be incorporated by reference into the lease. Revisions to the statement of charges shall be made in accordance with section 8-68f-14 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-2, every landlord covered by this regulation must use a written lease for each tenant, and that lease must satisfy the requirements of Connecticut General Statutes Title 47a. The lease is required to include specific identifying information about the parties, the dwelling unit, the household composition, the full rent and deposit terms, utility responsibilities, and the lease duration and renewal terms. It must also incorporate by reference a statement of charges for maintenance and repair beyond normal wear and tear, with any revisions to that statement governed by § 8-68f-14.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-2 generally ensure that every tenancy is documented with a written lease that covers all eight enumerated categories, including the names of all parties, household composition (with any live-in aide noted), unit identification, rent and security deposit amounts, utility allocations, and lease term. Compliant operators also maintain and reference a separate statement of charges for repairs beyond normal wear and tear, updating it only through the process outlined in § 8-68f-14. Keeping these documents current and complete is a standard part of lease administration under this regulation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f-2, tenants are entitled to a written lease that clearly spells out rent, security deposit, utility responsibilities, household composition rules, and the process for adding occupants. If a lease is missing required elements — such as the incorporated statement of maintenance charges or the landlord's name and contact information — that gap may be relevant in a dispute or complaint proceeding. Tenants who believe their lease does not comply with § 8-68f-2 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review resources from the Connecticut Department of Housing for guidance on available options.
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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