(a) A violation of any provision of sections 42-240 to 42-253, inclusive, shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b.(b) If a lessor violates any provision of sections 42-240 to 42-253, inclusive, with respect to any rent-to-own agreement, the lessee in such agreement may, recover from the person committing the violation, or may set-off or counterclaim in any action by such person, actual damages with a minimum recovery of two hundred fifty dollars, plus attorney's fees and court costs.(P.A. 91-162, S. 12, 18.)Cited. 231 C. 707.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 42.251
Connecticut Title 42 — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_743i.htm#sec_42-251· Version 2026