Connecticut General Statutes §46a-64c prohibits Hartford landlords from refusing to rent based on a tenant's lawful source of income, including Section 8 housing choice vouchers and other government subsidies.
Connecticut amended its fair housing law to add lawful source of income as a protected class under CT §46a-64c. Hartford landlords cannot reject applicants because they intend to pay rent with Section 8 housing choice vouchers, Supplemental Security Income, veterans benefits, child support, alimony, or other lawful subsidies. Advertising 'no Section 8' or imposing voucher-specific minimum income ratios violates the statute. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) investigates complaints and can order back rent, damages, civil penalties, and corrective action. Hartford Fair Rent Commission also receives complaints under Hartford Code Ch. 17.
Refusing voucher applications, advertising 'no Section 8,' or applying inflated income ratios to voucher holders violates CT §46a-64c and can trigger CHRO investigation, damages, civil penalties, and remedial orders.
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