UPDATE Sepember 2026 of Jaunary 2026 Displacement of Halstead (Bozzuto management) Attached are…read moremore posted videos that should severely concern any seeking tenant.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HTEAfvqqv/
https://www.nancyonnorwalk.com/naacp-norwalk-urges-residents-not-to-rent-at-halstead-apartments-following-flood/
https://connecticut.news12.com/hope-we-get-some-answers-hundreds-still-displaced-days-after-water-main-burst-at-norwalk-apartment-complex
To provide you more information, unaffected residents were moved back in (opposite side of the complex of the watermain break). The reminder of us were displaced over 4 months in a hotel- Paid for by the city of Norwalk, as Halstead/Bozzuto management refused to accept any responsibility. As you saw in the news 12 video, the property went ahead and plugged in fans and heaters into residents electrical outlet to "dry out the wood" which ran 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout Jan/Feb/March/April skyrocketing electrical bills skyrocketed.. After harassing the management for months, they finally asked for a copy of all electrical bills by April 15th. 2026 for reimbursement thinking this was behind us, sine then, the manager has changed 3-4 times on property. Each needing to be re-briefed on this issue. Payments reportedly went out to tenants, but it is going on October 2026 with no updates or reimbursements (I had to pay Eversource almost $700 but Halstead offered me just under $400. Emails are ignored and I have found showing up in person (especially when they are sitting with new clients) makes for a very uncomfortable situation. The only rebates are people currently moving out and demanding that be added to their security deposit which they have done, but will not send payment to former tenants that elected to leave after experiencing breathing issues allegedly by tenants due to mold. It's a tough position as Small Claims Court will cost me more than my return but doing nothing is allowing the management company Bozzuto to basically steal from their tenants without repercussions. If you have leased an apartment on the first/second/third floor, from units 131/231/331 (2nd floor took the worst of the damage and lower, you are at ground zero of the flooding damage. Monitor yourself for sudden raspatory issues post move in if you are with this range. Did they disclose this incident or damage to your apartment during your tours before you signed a lease. If not, please see the Connecticut Housing Laws below regarding required disclosure before signing a lease: You have legal rights:
NEW TENANTS: Under **Connecticut state law**, there are specific statutory requirements and legal doctrines that apply when it comes to disclosing flood history and handling property damage: Even if you have already signed a lease but ESPECIALLY before the lease is signed. The below are legal Connecticut General Statutes and signed Public Acts by CT State Attny. Tung.
### 1. Mandatory Flood Disclosure (Public Act 25-33)
* **July 1, 2026 Mandate:** Effective July 1, 2026, Connecticut enforced **Public Act 25-33**, which requires landlords to explicitly disclose flood risks to tenants **before signing a new lease or lease renewal**.
* **What Must Be Disclosed:** Landlords must disclose whether the property is in a designated FEMA flood zone and disclose any **known history of flooding or water intrusion**.
* **Insurance Disclosures:** Landlords and residential rental agreements must also include a clear notice stating that standard renters insurance does not automatically cover flood damage.
## 3. Misrepresentation and Civil Fraud
* If a landlord or leasing agent is directly asked about past structural damage, major water main breaks, or flooding history and lies, conceals, or misleads the prospective tenant, it constitutes **civil fraud and active misrepresentation**.
* Affected tenants who signed a lease under false pretenses may seek immediate **lease cancellation without penalty**, full refund of their security deposits, and reimbursement for damages or secondary costs incurred (e.g., hotel stays, moving costs, high utility bills from commercial drying equipment).