Property Management
A Connecticut landlord who retaliates against a tenant for complaining to a housing authority about code violations by raising the rent is:
APermitted to raise rent at any time
BEngaging in illegal retaliatory conduct under Connecticut law✓ Correct
CProtected by the landlord's right to set rents
DAllowed if the lease allows rent increases
Explanation
Connecticut's anti-retaliation statute (CGS § 47a-20) prohibits landlords from raising rents, reducing services, or initiating eviction in retaliation for a tenant's exercise of protected rights, including reporting housing code violations.
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