SB00257

An Act Concerning Evictions For Cause.

Introduced·2/19/26

Connecticut SB00257 aims to require cause for evictions of certain tenants and residents of mobile manufactured home parks.

Connecticut SB00257 modifies eviction laws to require cause for evicting tenants in buildings with five or more units or mobile manufactured home parks. It mandates that landlords provide written notice of tenant rights and protections. The bill specifies that evictions can only occur for reasons such as nonpayment of rent, refusal to agree to a fair rent increase, or material noncompliance with the rental agreement or lease. It also outlines specific protections for tenants who are 62 years or older or have a physical or mental disability. The act takes effect on 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

24 Yea

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16 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Housing Public Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 13

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 13

Senate

No New File by Committee on Judiciary