§ 9-42
Landlord retaliation.
[Ord. No. 203, 1-16-1990]
(a)
Pursuant to C.G.S. § 47a-20, it shall be a retaliatory action for a landlord to refuse to renew the lease or other rental agreement of any tenant, or to demand an increase in rent from any tenant or decrease the services to which any tenant has been entitled, within six months after:
(1)
A tenant has in good faith attempted to remedy, by any lawful means any condition constituting a violation of any provision of any state statute or regulation or of the housing and health ordinances of the town.
(2)
Filing a complaint with the fair rent commission alleging excessive rental charges.
(3)
Any municipal agency (including the fair rent commission) or official has filed a notice, complaint or order regarding such a violation.
(4)
The tenant has in good faith requested the landlord to make repairs.
(5)
The tenant has in good faith instituted an action pursuant to C.G.S. § 47a-14h to enforce the landlord's responsibilities.
(6)
The tenant has organized or become a member of a tenant's union.
(b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, it shall not be retaliatory action where the landlord refuses to renew the tenant's lease or other rental agreement when:
(1)
The tenant is using the dwelling unit for an illegal purpose.
(2)
The tenant is using the dwelling unit for a purpose which is in violation of the rental agreement.
(3)
There is nonpayment of rent by the tenant.
(4)
The landlord seeks in good faith to recover possession of the dwelling unit for immediate use as his own abode.
(5)
The condition complained of was caused by the willful actions of the tenant or another person in his household or a person on the premises with his consent.
(6)
The landlord seeks to recover possession on the basis of a notice to terminate a periodic tenancy, which notice was given to the tenant previous to the tenant's complaint or other action defined in subsection (a) of this section.