Tenants and Homeowners Be Aware!

Questionable legislation currently under consideration in Connecticut threatens to undermine the rights of homeowners and jeopardize the safety and well-being of responsible tenants.

Regardless of whether you’re a housing provider, a single-family homeowner, or a renter, these proposed laws directly impact you.

The proposed legislation seeks to impose limitations on housing providers’ ability to conduct thorough safety screenings of potential tenants. Additionally, it aims to hinder providers’ ability to address disruptive or potentially hazardous tenants once they are in place.

Just envision the scenario: You’ve lived peacefully in your home for years, only to have an inadequately screened and potentially dangerous neighbor move in due to misguided regulations. Worse yet, imagine the frustration of being unable to remove this nuisance from your community due to legal constraints, forcing you to uproot your life instead.

Consider also the ripple effect on property values. As a neighboring homeowner, you’re faced with the grim decision of whether to sell your property or endure declining values and increased risks.

While these laws may be well-intentioned, the reality is that they often yield unintended consequences, particularly for those already facing challenges.

It’s crucial to voice your opposition to these bills. Take action today by reaching out to your legislators. Use the provided buttons to send an email urging them to reject these harmful proposals. Your voice matters in safeguarding the rights and safety of homeowners and tenants alike. 

 

You can send Legislators an email to tell them how you feel:

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