Property Management
A Connecticut landlord increases the rent of a tenant shortly after the tenant complained about building code violations. This is most likely a violation of:
AThe Connecticut Residential Landlord-Tenant Act's anti-retaliation provisions (CGS § 47a-20)✓ Correct
BRESPA
CThe Connecticut Transfer Act
DThe Connecticut Fair Housing Act
Explanation
CGS § 47a-20 prohibits landlord retaliation against tenants who report housing code violations, organize tenant unions, or exercise other legal rights. Retaliatory rent increases within a certain period after a tenant complaint are presumed to be retaliatory.
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