Gov. Ned Lamont wants to cap rent increases. Here’s what to know.

Gov. Ned Lamont wants to cap rent increases. Here’s what to know.

Connecticut officials have looked for ways to limit the impact of rising housing costs on Connecticut tenants over the last few years.  One idea housing advocates have pushed for in the past is a rent cap, although the proposal has not gained enough traction to get far in the legislative process.  That could change this year. House Bill 5092, which Gov. Ned Lamont proposed in February, would allow municipal fair rent commissions to cap rent incr…