HB05359

An Act Concerning Provisions In Residential Rental Agreements.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut HB05359 regulates residential rental agreements by prohibiting certain clauses and requiring disclosure of late fees.

Connecticut HB05359 aims to protect tenants in residential rental agreements by prohibiting landlords from requiring electronic funds transfer as the exclusive method of payment and banning clauses that increase rental charges upon breaches. It mandates that landlords provide at least one method of rental payment at no cost to tenants. Additionally, the bill requires disclosure of late fees and takes effect for agreements entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HSG Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

13 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Housing Public Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 24

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Mar 24

House

House Calendar Number 123