Property Management
Under Connecticut CGS § 47a-7 (implied warranty of habitability), a Connecticut landlord is required to maintain premises that are:
AAesthetically pleasing to the tenant
BFit for human habitation—structurally safe, weathertight, with working heating, plumbing, and free from conditions materially endangering health✓ Correct
CIdentical to when originally rented
DCompliant only with lease terms, not statutory requirements
Explanation
CGS § 47a-7 establishes the implied warranty of habitability, requiring landlords to maintain premises that are safe, structurally sound, weathertight, have working plumbing and heating, and are free from conditions materially endangering health or safety. This is a non-waivable statutory duty.
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