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CT SB01207

CT SB01207
An Act Concerning Self-service Storage Facilities.


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Introduced
01/30/2025
In Committee
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To provide that the rent charged to an occupant of a storage unit at a self-service storage facility shall not increase by more than ten per cent in any twelve-month period.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 743 of the general statutes to limit rent increases at self-service storage facilities, specifically capping the maximum rent increase at 10% within any 12-month period. A self-service storage facility (often called a storage unit or storage facility) is a property where individuals can rent individual storage spaces to store personal belongings. By implementing this rent increase restriction, the bill aims to provide some financial protection for storage unit renters, preventing dramatic or sudden increases in their monthly storage costs. The legislation applies to all storage units within self-service storage facilities, ensuring a uniform approach to rent increases across such businesses. This type of consumer protection measure is designed to help individuals and businesses better predict and manage their storage-related expenses by creating a predictable and reasonable limit on potential rent hikes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on General Law (on 01/30/2025)

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