(a) Except as otherwise provided in sections 42-270 to 42-271a, inclusive, and 42-390 to 42-434, inclusive, a violation of sections 42-270 to 42-271a, inclusive, and 42-390 to 42-434, inclusive, by a holder does not impair the holder’s rights under a consumer lease.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 42-429

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

(b) If a holder’s act or omission violates sections 42-270 to 42-271a, inclusive, and 42-390 to 42-434, inclusive, and also violates other law, the lessee is entitled to the larger of the monetary remedies authorized by sections 42-270 to 42-271a, inclusive, and 42-390 to 42-434, inclusive, or the other law.