Connecticut Repair and deduct

Can a tenant fix something and deduct it from rent in Connecticut?

If the landlord fails to supply heat, running or hot water, electricity, gas or another essential service (for reasons within its control), the tenant may give notice and buy reasonable amounts of the service and deduct the cost from rent, or get substitute housing.

Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-13(a) · last checked 2026-10-15