Connecticut Senate Bill SB00750

Connecticut 2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/18/23
• Refer: 1/18/23

Caption

An Act Concerning The Storage Costs Of Tenants' Personal Property.

Impact

This legislation impacts state laws regarding the responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants. By permitting landlords to recoup storage costs, the bill shifts some financial burden back onto tenants who may default on their rental agreements. It modifies existing statutes that previously may not have enabled landlords to recover such costs, thereby establishing a clearer guideline on property management in eviction cases.

Summary

SB00750 is a proposed bill that seeks to amend the current statutes regarding the storage costs of tenants' personal property in the context of eviction. The bill specifically allows landlords to seek reimbursement for the actual costs incurred while storing the personal belongings of tenants who have been evicted. This change aims to provide landlords with a means to recover expenses associated with a procedure that can often leave them liable for the storage of tenants' items after an eviction.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SB00750 include concerns from tenant advocacy groups, who may argue that this bill unfairly punishes tenants who are already in precarious financial situations due to eviction. Critics might contend that allowing landlords to recover storage costs could lead to additional obstacles for tenants striving to reclaim their personal properties, particularly for those who are economically disadvantaged and may struggle with the costs involved in the eviction process.