The following changes have been made to the Residential Lease:

Section 3. Use – added language:

You may also use the Dwelling for the reasonable accommodation of guests or visitors who may stay for up to seven (7) consecutive days without our approval. You are not allowed to have visitors or guests (whether the same guest or different guests) stay more than a total of thirty (30) days in any twelve-month period without our approval.

You, your family and any guests or visitors may ( ) may not ( ) smoke or vape within the Dwelling.

You, your family and any guests or visitors may ( ) may not ( ) smoke or vape within twenty-five (25) feet of the Dwelling.

You agree not to engage in any activity that threatens the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment of the Dwelling or the surrounding property by other residents, neighbors or us. You shall also refrain from threatening, intimidating, yelling or cursing at other tenants or neighbors, as well as us or any of our employees, agents, representatives or contractors. Such activity will be considered a nuisance or a serious nuisance (depending on the circumstances) and may provide the basis for an eviction.

Section 5. Care of Dwelling – added language:

You agree to dispose of all ashes, garbage, rubbish and other waste from the Dwelling in a safe and sanitary manner and recycle materials designed to be recycled in accordance with state and local laws and any other rules or regulations applicable to the Dwelling. You shall immediately notify us of any damage to the Dwelling or the building of which the Dwelling is a part (including, but not limited to, issues with the plumbing or the appliances) including instances where the damage is hazardous to life, health or safety or such damage or condition may worsen over time and/or increase the repairs that will need to be made to the Dwelling or the contents. If the Dwelling is in a multi-family building, you will not place your belongings or any trash in the common areas.

Section 6. Utilities/Services – added language:

You agree to pay for all utilities not provided by us. This lease may be terminated for failure to pay utility bills promptly and/or having the utility service shut off so as to cause a threat to the Dwelling or any building of which the Dwelling is a part.

Updated Section 57 of Public Act 15-5 (June Special Session) to Section 47a-3f of the Connecticut General Statutes

The Legal Awareness Committee realizes that wire fraud is a significant issue in our industry and therefore created a voluntary form for our members to use.