As used in this chapter, (1) “lessee or occupant” includes a member or shareholder of a cooperative housing corporation who occupies a dwelling unit in such corporation’s premises pursuant to an agreement of occupancy, whether or not it is designated as a lease or rental agreement, which agreement provides that, for breach by the member or shareholder of any provision of such agreement, the corporation shall have the legal remedies available to a landlord for breach by a tenant of a provision of a lease or rental agreement; and (2) “owner or lessor” includes any such cooperative housing corporation.

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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 47a-24

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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