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SB 615

AN ACT ALLOWING A LANDLORD TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FROM AN EVICTED TENANT FOR THE COST TO STORE SUCH TENANT'S POSSESSIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Sampson

Connecticut bill permits landlords to charge evicted tenants for storing their abandoned possessions, shifting storage costs from businesses to financially vulnerable renters.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Housing
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Bill Summary · SB 615

Legislative bill overview

SB 615 would allow landlords to charge evicted tenants for the costs of storing their personal possessions after eviction. Currently, Connecticut law requires landlords to store abandoned tenant property but does not explicitly permit them to bill tenants for storage expenses. This bill would create a legal mechanism for landlords to seek reimbursement for these costs.

Why is this important

Eviction and property disposal create real expenses for landlords—storage facility fees, handling labor, and administrative costs. However, this directly affects evicted tenants, who often face financial hardship and may have limited resources to pay storage bills on top of losing their housing. The balance struck here will determine whether these costs fall on landlords as a business expense or on vulnerable tenants already in crisis.

Potential points of contention

  • Tenant vulnerability: Evicted tenants are frequently experiencing financial distress; adding storage costs could prevent them from recovering their possessions and create additional debt barriers
  • Lack of cost limits: The bill does not specify reasonable storage duration limits or cap reimbursement amounts, potentially allowing indefinite or excessive billing
  • Dispute resolution mechanism: No clear process is outlined for how tenants could challenge inflated or unnecessary storage charges, creating potential for abuse
  • Interaction with existing law: Unclear how this interacts with current Connecticut protections for tenant property rights and what notice/process requirements would apply

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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