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SB 996

AN ACT PROHIBITING EVICTION FOR LAPSE OF TIME OF CERTAIN TENANTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Miller

Connecticut bill prohibits evicting tenants when leases expire, replacing at-will expiration with required statutory grounds for eviction removal.

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Bill Summary · SB 996

Legislative bill overview

SB 996 would prohibit landlords from evicting tenants based solely on the expiration of a lease term or the passage of time. The bill appears designed to eliminate "no-cause" evictions where leases simply end, requiring landlords to provide statutory grounds for removal instead. This would fundamentally alter Connecticut's at-will tenancy framework.

Why is this important

Tenant advocates argue this protects housing stability and prevents displacement of long-term residents, particularly lower-income households vulnerable to market-driven evictions. Conversely, landlords contend lease non-renewal is a fundamental property right and lease-term expiration is a standard business practice. The real-world impact hinges on how "certain tenants" is defined—whether protections apply universally or to specific populations (elderly, disabled, low-income).

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights vs. housing stability: Whether landlords retain control over lease renewal decisions or if the state can mandate lease continuation absent lease violations
  • Scope ambiguity: The phrase "certain tenants" is undefined—unclear if this applies to all residential tenants, creates protected classes, or applies only in specific circumstances
  • Market effects: Potential reduction in housing supply if landlords face barriers to lease non-renewal, or protection of affordable housing stock depending on implementation

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

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