Is there a setback for a fire pit or open flame burning from side property line? I get smoke in my house from neighbor'sfirepit
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Answered on June 13, 2020
Probably not a zoning issue but maybe a cause of action for nuisance or some other “unneighborly” claim. First check with the town zoning...
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How do I extend the eviction process and give myself time to pay my past due rent?
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Answered on January 10, 2020
Follow the process detailed in the summons and file your appearance and answer (with special defense if you have them). Ideally, you’d hire a...
My roommate was in a domestic violence situation at our apartment in Connecticut. Landlord says we can’t break the lease?
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Answered on December 29, 2019
You should be able to get out of the lease under 47a-11e of the general statutes dealing with termination of a lease where there is family...
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Is it possible to remove a party to a lease who doesn't pay rent?
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Answered on December 28, 2019
As between you and the ex you don’t have any easy way to get her out. But if you stop paying the landlord (either with the landlords consent or...
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Is my Landlord responsible for eradication of mice?
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Answered on December 13, 2019
Consult your lease and consult your attorney. If it rises to the level of “uninhabitable” you may be able to dump the issue on your landlord. But...
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Can I break my lease to go in affordable housing because my fiancé lost her job and we can not afford it anymore ?
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Answered on November 18, 2019
Read your lease but most likely no. You can break your lease because of “family violence”. I don’t know if you have that. Also, practically, if...
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What CT regulations would I use to sue a former tenant for rent and property damages?
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Answered on November 03, 2019
If damages only slightly Exceed the small claims limit you may want to bring it in small claims anyway. It’s more user friendly. Most normal people...
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Rented apartment immediately after moving in notice toilet broken leaks, mouse droppings, shower doesn't work., cooling system ?
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Answered on October 26, 2019
This is easy. Sue for double damages for not returning security deposit once thirty days has passed. Maybe consider some other claims.
I’m a salon booth renter can I be evicted ?
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Answered on September 24, 2019
An automatically renewing lease sounds a little unique. You probably should have a lawyer who knows landlord and tenant law and commercial leases...
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If I just walk away from my house, can the mortgage holder come after me for anything more than the house?
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Answered on September 11, 2019
Search “deficiency judgment”. Your debt isn’t always over when you give back the house.
Consider a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Also consider...