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The Rent & Fees Bill
Connecticut bill stops landlords from hiking rent and adding fees
An Act Concerning Provisions In Residential Rental Agreements.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would stop landlords from charging you to pay rent or raising your rent unfairly, helping you save money.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill is important because it would protect renters in Connecticut from unfair charges and sudden rent increases. Right now, some landlords might charge you extra just to pay your rent, or they might try to raise your rent if you accidentally break a small rule. This bill would make sure you always have a free way to pay and that your rent won't go up unfairly. It would also stop landlords from tricking you into agreeing to higher rent after your lease ends. Some landlords might say they need these fees to cover their own costs or to encourage tenants to follow rules. But if this bill passes, it would give renters more power and make housing costs clearer and fairer. It is still moving through the legislature, so now is the time to let your lawmakers know what you think.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would make sure landlords offer at least one way to pay rent for free.
- It would stop landlords from raising your rent just because you broke a rule in your rental agreement.
- It would stop landlords from making you agree to higher rent after your lease is over.
- It would make landlords tell you exactly what late fees are before you agree to them.
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