Connecticut's SB 143 bill sparks debate among landlords and tenant advocates, reflecting a divide over housing rights.
A proposed bill is set to redefine eviction protocols, marking a potential shift in landlord-tenant dynamics for over 400,000 renter households in Connecticut.Approved by the joint Housing Committee on February 29, the bill, SB 143, aims to bolster protections for renters, prohibiting landlords from evicting tenants without 'just cause.
Maryam Elahi, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, championed the bill as crucial for safeguarding vulnerable populations, especially children, from the traumatic impacts of eviction. David Rich, CEO of The Housing Collective, advocated for the extension of the protections to all renters, highlighting the bill as a measure against housing scarcity and instability.
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