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The relationship between a tenant and the landlord is a complicated one. While most landlords rent to tenants without issue, conflicts can easily erupt into overwhelming legal problems.
Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, it is important to retain the legal services of an effective attorney when legal action looms in order to protect yourself and your rights. Michael J. Leventhal has represented both landlords and tenants who face legal issues. If you need a firm with significant experience in this field, contact Michael J. Leventhal Attorney At Law for a consultation.
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Connecticut is proactive in protecting tenants' rights. When matters escalate, landlords must be diligent and follow all required steps. If a landlord was to make a mistake, their ability to take legal action, including their ability to evict a tenant or collect unpaid rent, may be in danger. It is important to consult with an attorney when legal issues are a reality.
- Evictions
- Disagreements over repairs
- Wage garnishments
- Preparing or negotiating lease terms
- Addressing lease violations
- Collections of unpaid rent
- Security deposits
When trouble rears its ugly head with your landlord, you have rights under CT law. It is very important to consult with an attorney who can ease your stress and guide you through tough times, representing your legal needs and future. When facing such a serious matter like eviction, time is of the essence. If your landlord is trying to evict you without just cause, our firm can protect your rights.
Even if your landlord is taking legal action against you and eviction is right around the corner, you still have rights. Falling behind on the rent is a violation of your lease, but your landlord cannot cut utilities, harass you, or simply change the locks and kick you out. Before you get entangled in a legal mess, contact our firm to discuss your next steps.
CT landlord-tenant laws protect all parties involved when renting a residence or commercial property. Written communication is the most consistent problem between landlords and tenants. You must document everything in writing to protect yourself from the other party. In court cases, a lack of documentation will often end a matter prematurely.
CT courts are particular about what they require for notices. You can spend a lot of time in court only to have the case dismissed because the notices were not properly filed or filled out.
In Connecticut, circumstances dictate how long it will take to evict a tenant. For example, owed rent requires the five-day notice and the subsequent complaint filed with the court. The court will determine whether or not you can have possession of the property and get the tenant out.
If you are granted possession of the property and they won't vacate, you must request that the authorities post notification stating that the tenant has 24 hours to vacate the property. The authorities will come to physically remove them if they are still present.