Property Management

A Connecticut landlord enters a residential tenant's unit without notice to make a minor repair. The tenant can:

AImmediately move out and terminate the lease
BComplain to the Connecticut Real Estate Commission
CTreat the unauthorized entry as a lease violation and seek damages for breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment✓ Correct
DRequest that DEEP inspect the property

Explanation

Connecticut requires landlords to give reasonable notice (usually 24 hours under CGS § 47a-16) before entering a tenant's unit for non-emergency repairs. Unauthorized entry may breach the covenant of quiet enjoyment and expose the landlord to liability.

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