Gov. Ned Lamont proposes CT rent cap for out-of-state landlords

Gov. Ned Lamont proposes CT rent cap for out-of-state landlords

Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday said he will propose legislation in the upcoming session to limit rent increases for out-of-state landlords who purchase apartments in Connecticut, an idea that immediately drew opposition from some Republican lawmakers. Lamont, speaking at a Partnership for Strong Communities event, also criticized President Donald J. Trump’s approach to housing affordability and accused 169Strong, a local group that has argued agai…