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SB 337

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF AN UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL FROM REAL PROPERTY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henri Martin and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill establishing legal procedures for property owners to remove individuals occupying real property without authorization or legal right.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Housing
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Bill Summary · SB 337

Legislative bill overview

SB 337 establishes procedures for removing individuals who occupy real property without authorization or legal right to do so. The bill clarifies the legal process property owners must follow to reclaim their properties from unauthorized occupants, streamlining what has traditionally been handled through eviction or trespass proceedings.

Why is this important

Property rights enforcement directly affects housing stability, landlord-tenant relationships, and property owner protections. This bill impacts both residential and commercial real estate disputes, potentially accelerating removal timelines and clarifying legal standards for what constitutes "unauthorized" occupancy versus legitimate tenancy disputes.

Potential points of contention

  • Tenant protection concerns: Advocates may worry the bill could be misused to circumvent tenant protections, eviction notice requirements, or due process rights for individuals with informal occupancy arrangements
  • Squatter vs. tenant distinction: Defining "unauthorized" occupancy is legally complex—the bill must clearly distinguish between true trespassers and individuals with ambiguous occupancy claims, verbal agreements, or family arrangements
  • Procedural timeline questions: Stakeholders will debate whether removal procedures are appropriately balanced between swift property recovery and adequate notice/hearing opportunities for occupants

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

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