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I have been living in my apartment for over a year. Recently, the boiler malfunctioned, causing a fire due to improperly placed pipes, according to the fire report. We have been without heat for three months and are relying on space heaters. The landlord has fixed the floor damage from the fire but... View More 
I am renting a property where the agreement states that I pay for electricity, while the landlord provides heat, water, and gas. The central heating, which is not electricity-based, is currently out of order. The landlord has given us space heaters, leading to a significant increase in our... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2025
Probably yes, to the extent that you can clearly trace the higher electric bill to consumption by the space heaters. This could be a litigated question, and the cost of litigation would likely be two orders of magnitude more than the difference in your electric bill, with very little prospect of... View More
I have been living month-to-month in a rental property since 2001, without an official contract. Recently, my old landlord sold the house without informing us, and there's now a new landlord. I'm concerned that she may ask us to move out. How many days' notice does the landlord... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you are being harassed by your mobile home park management and that they are charging you additional rent. Here are some steps you can take to address the situation:
1. Review your lease agreement: Carefully read through your lease to see if there are any... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear that you are being harassed by the management at your mobile home park, especially as a disabled person. That is completely unacceptable and you have the right to live free from discrimination and harassment. Here are some steps you can consider taking:
1. Document... View More
I vacated a property before lease end due to domestic violence under CT general statute and notified the landlord per CT laws. The landlord violated my rights as a victim of domestic violence by harassing me for 3 months after I vacated by emailing me up to 5 times per month demanding rent. What... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
If you find yourself in a situation where your landlord is violating your rights as a victim of domestic violence, it's important to understand the steps you can take to protect yourself and seek recourse. Under Connecticut law, victims of domestic violence have specific protections, including... View More
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answered on Aug 1, 2023
Yes, in Connecticut, anyone who has the legal authority to sign contracts can sign the lease on behalf of the landlord. This could include the landlord's authorized agent, property manager, or a representative of a property management company. As long as the person signing the lease has the... View More
They threatened to evict me if I practiced my religion
answered on Jul 12, 2023
Unless your parents provide accommodations to the public, yes they can prohibit you from practicing your religion on premises they own or control.
If I file a claim, can the housing authoritie make me leave or raise my rent.
answered on Nov 18, 2022
A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. And if public entities are involved, it's possible there could be notice of claim issues that require prompt filing action. Your best option is probably to reach out to Connecticut personal injury attorneys... View More
I have provided multiple written notices to enter a week in advance. The tenant continuously wants to reschedule. I cannot keep rescheduling with the bank. Not sure what to do at this point.
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answered on Sep 29, 2021
Hire a competent CT attorney to file an eviction action to recover possession.
Second hand smoke comes inside our apartment. This has been causing health issues, and we wouldn’t of moved here if we knew it wasn’t non smoking as advertise on there web page and stated in the leased as no smoking. After complaining to management she responded with a letter saying that... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2021
You may have a claim for constructive eviction. Connecticut law provides that your landlord has the obligation to ensure that conditions do not render your unit "unfit or uninhabitable." Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 47a-7(a). Connecticut courts recognize that "[a]ny disturbance of the... View More
She refuses to disclose any information about payments she's been collecting with no right and we are just about to start probate in CT as Florida had to be started first. I am the decendents daughter and will be seeking Administrator responsibility as I am in florida now. Will she be facing... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2021
I am sorry to hear about your situation and am sorry for your loss. To fully address your legal questions, you will probably need to hire an attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut. I wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your situation.
i am the owner of a single family home that I am renting- A tenant is renting from me and has signed a lease with her attorney co signing as trustee (the attorney manages the tenants trust fund)- Does that mean the attorney is legally responsible if rent is not paid or home is damaged etc? i.e.-... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2021
The attorney is signing in his capacity as trustee of the trust so he is not personally responsible the trust is. If you had to pursue the trust for payment you would name the attorney as trustee as defendant in a collection suit to obtain a judgment against the trust.
The landlord is very sick and is in the process of gifting the house to a church and the person who said this to us hasn't signed the papers yet. We were broad sided with this.
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Yes. This is something that happens depending on whether you are month to month tenants or under a lease. You would be well advised to consult with a housing attorney and explore your options as soon as possible. You have rights that might be wasted if you wait too long. Good luck.
i was awarded our marital property in a divorce but my ex wife quit claimed it to a third party. who thinks and feels they own the property but we both have a recorded deed? how can i quiet their title? or what course of action do i take
answered on Dec 3, 2019
I would need more information to provide a good answer, for instance, when did your ex wife quit claim the property to the third party and under what circumstances. Furthermore, I am assuming you did not sign the quit claim deed to the third party. If not, then your wife may have only quit claimed... View More
The original one-year lease ended in 2012. I would like to keep my month-to-month tenancy. The proposed addendum does not include any language about timing/terms.
answered on May 30, 2019
In most states a "holdover tenant" is called a "tenant at sufferance"--which means you can be evicted at anytime--even without notice. However, if you are still paying your rent on a month=to-month basis, the law would probably allow you stay for at least 30 days from the date... View More
I'm in a dispute with my landlord over shared metering in CT. He doesn't not provide us with a split bill, and cannot prove how much electricity we use. According to CGS § 16-262e, he should be liable to pay for the electricity. As far as I know he doesn't have a PURA certified sub... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2019
Please advise what your question is specifically in order to receive a helpful answer. Thanks!
It should be noted that the beneficiary - in this case, the deceased's wife, wants to rent it out. The property is in probate bc it was only in the deceased's name.
answered on Sep 24, 2018
Short answer: Yes, it is possible.
Probate can tie-up a property for a long period of time, and it may be financially impractical for the property to remain unoccupied during that time.
The court will generally appoint an estate executor or personal representative. This... View More
You can see when it's recording at certain times of the day
also I have proof ive paid my rent which is why im being evicted and I owe them no money besides the notices to quit theyve charged me for because THEY thought I owed them money. please help can i counter sue? im taking work out of this and its emotional stressful
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