Bill > HB06337

This bill amends an existing statute (specifically subsection (b) of section 47a-21 of the general statutes) to limit the amount of security deposit a landlord can request from a tenant. Currently, landlords may require security deposits that exceed one month's rent, but this proposed legislation would prohibit that practice, effectively capping security deposits at the equivalent of one month's rent for any tenant. The purpose of the bill is to provide financial relief and protection for renters by preventing landlords from demanding large upfront security deposits that can create significant financial barriers to obtaining housing. By restricting security deposits to a maximum of one month's rent, the bill aims to make renting more accessible and reduce the initial financial burden on tenants when moving into a new rental property.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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