Bill > SB00808

This bill proposes an amendment to existing state statutes that would prohibit landlords from charging tenants for utilities unless their specific dwelling unit has an individual utility meter. By requiring a direct meter for each unit, the bill aims to ensure that tenants are only responsible for their own actual utility usage, preventing situations where tenants might be charged for shared or estimated utility costs across multiple units. This provision protects tenants from potentially unfair billing practices by mandating that utility charges be directly tied to measurable, unit-specific consumption through a dedicated meter. The bill appears designed to promote transparency and fairness in utility billing for residential rental properties, giving tenants more control and clarity over their utility expenses.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00808&which_year=2025