What disclosures must a landlord provide in Connecticut?

Connecticut requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Fire Sprinklers (Disclosure of whether common areas have fire sprinkler system); Bed Bugs (Disclosure of bed bug infestation history in building).

What happens if a Connecticut landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Connecticut Required Disclosures

3 required disclosures

Connecticut law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 3 for Connecticut, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Connecticut law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Connecticut landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Fire Sprinklers
Disclosure of whether common areas have fire sprinkler system
Legal basis: Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-3a
Bed Bugs
Disclosure of bed bug infestation history in building
Legal basis: Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-7a

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Connecticut?: Connecticut requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Fire Sprinklers (Disclosure of whether common areas have fire sprinkler system); Bed Bugs (Disclosure of bed bug infestation history in building).
What happens if a Connecticut landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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