Connecticut House Bill HB05123

Connecticut 2017 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/4/17
• Refer: 1/4/17

Caption

An Act Eliminating A Requirement Concerning The Disclosure Of Housing Discrimination And Fair Housing Laws.

Impact

The elimination of this disclosure requirement may significantly affect the way housing discrimination awareness is handled in residential transactions. By removing this obligation, prospective buyers and renters may not receive crucial information about their rights related to housing discrimination. This change in policy could lead to heightened incidences of discrimination going unreported, as individuals may be less aware of the laws intended to protect them.

Summary

House Bill 05123 seeks to repeal the requirement outlined in section 20-327h of the general statutes that mandates landlords, when selling or leasing a residential property with at least two units, to provide a disclosure form regarding housing discrimination and federal and state fair housing laws. This bill is introduced with the aim of easing the regulatory burden on landlords and possibly streamlining the transaction process for prospective purchasers or lessees.

Contention

Support for HB 05123 may stem from landlords and real estate professionals who argue that the requirement is excessive and contributes to delays in property transactions. However, opponents argue that this move undermines consumer protection measures which are essential to ensure that all individuals have equal access and knowledge regarding their rights against discrimination in housing. The debate seems to center around the balance between regulatory burden and the protection of fair housing rights.