Do you need a license to rent your home?

Section 47a-57 of the Connecticut General Statutes provides that a Certificate of Apartment Occupancy is required for a "dwelling unit in any...

Question regarding apartment leases in the state of CT (Fairfield Cty)

Both previous answers are on right on point. You have to employ reasonable efforts to re-let the property before you will be able to recover future...

Can I sue my landlord?

The previous answers are right on point. The landlord is allowed to share information in most circumstances. Two exceptions (and there could be...

Can I sue my apt management and neighbor

The answer to your question depends upon what your lease says. If you have a written lease, see if there is any language regarding peaceful or quit...

My lanlord is trying to evict me, since I refuse to sign a lease, because I have common areas under my meter

Mr. Block's answer is right on point. The landlord needs to understand that you have rights too. Here's a link for the Danbury Fair Rent...

Can I sue my cat sitter?

Mr. Bowman is correct. Cats, even pets, are treated as property under Connecticut law (and other states). You can sue the cat sitter for neglecting...

Can you file in probate if there was no will and its an informal intestate if you are an heir and have not been notified?

For more information on the requirements of an informal estate, see this link: http://www.newmilford.org/content/3088/3124/3219.aspx Another...

My colleague, Mr. Block is correct. You have no contractual obligation to notify the landlord, UNLESS you are renewing. Your failure to notify the...

Does a tenant who is breaking a lease lose his security deposit and last months rent?

The Connecticut General Statutes define “Security deposit” as "any advance rental payment other than an advance payment for the first month’s rent...

Do I need a real estate lawyer?

I agree with my colleague. You should immediately contact an attorney experienced in landlord and tenant law for more detailed advice based upon...