Stratford, CT asked in Consumer Law, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut

Q: I have some questions about a couple general statutes in CT

I'm in a dispute with my landlord over shared metering in CT. He doesn't not provide us with a split bill, and cannot prove how much electricity we use. According to CGS § 16-262e, he should be liable to pay for the electricity. As far as I know he doesn't have a PURA certified sub metering system installed (CGS § 16-19ff), and he wants us to pay for 2/3 of the electricity cost, covering the apartment upstairs as well. We are really stuck, and want to make sure the law is on our side before proceeding.

1 Lawyer Answer
Nicole M. Camporeale
Nicole M. Camporeale
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  • Newtown, CT
  • Licensed in Connecticut

A: Please advise what your question is specifically in order to receive a helpful answer. Thanks!

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