Are all housing units in Connecticut covered by the anti-discrimination laws?
Connecticut law covers almost all types of housing, including apartment complexes, condominiums, and other similar multi-family structures. Housing not covered under the state Discriminatory Housing Practices Act includes rooms for rent in owner-occupied single family dwelling units and rental of units in owner-occupied two-family dwelling units. However, there may be exceptions to these rules so always call an expert to ask about housing discrimination, even if you think the building may not be covered. Q. Who is protected from discrimination by Connecticut’s Discriminatory Housing Practices Act? Connecticut law provides protections for individuals with disabilities who: • have a “physical or mental disability” including mental retardation [as defined in Conn. Gen. Stat. 1-1(g)]; • have a chronic physical disability, infirmity, or impairment either congenital or resulting from a bodily injury, organic processes or changes from an illness [as defined in Conn. Gen. Stat. 46a-51(15)]; •
