Chapter 39. Fair Rent
§ 39-13. Retaliation.
A.
In any action for summary process, it shall be an affirmative defense pursuant to Section 47a-33 of the Connecticut General Statutes that the plaintiff brought such action against the tenant solely because a complaint was filed with the Commission or because the tenant or complainant has taken any other action with reference to a matter covered by this chapter.
B.
If the Commission determines, after a hearing, that a landlord has retaliated in any manner against a tenant because the tenant has complained to the Commission or because the tenant had in good faith requested the landlord to make repairs, the Commission may order the landlord to cease and desist from such conduct.