Is the lawyer representing my landlord considered a third party collector? Can they file a motion for default after 2 days?

An attorney may be considered a debt collector under the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), however in a summary process...

I strongly agree with the previous answers. Many issues are raised in your fact pattern. Some of these issues relate to probate of the will and...

What do you do after civil trail in front of a jury?: CT

I strongly agree with the previous answers. However, you should be able to find life expectancy tables in the court library. You should ask the...

It would be an extreme violation of your privacy for a landlord to use a camera to monitor the inside of your premises. It is probably a violation...

I am being evicted. I filed a request to advise and the court date is coming up. I filed a request to advise, what happens next?

FIRST, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE APPEAL PERIOD FOR A SUMMARY PROCESS (EVICTION) MATTER IS FIVE (5) DAYS, not 15. See Conn. Gen. Stat....

Selection of jury begins and I just got a doctors opinion today.

In Connecticut, the report of a treating physician is admissible if you comply with the rules of disclosure contained in the Practice Book. You...

If a tree falls on your car while parked in your rental space is the landlord responsible for clearing it?

It sounds like the landlord is responsible for clearing the tree based upon the information you have provided. The landlord may also be...

Mortgage debt was discharged under bankrtupcy. I am no longer living in the house. Lender has given case to attorney.

There is nothing you can do to speed up the commencement of the foreclosure. This is all in the hands of the bank and the bank's attorney. You...

Abandoned home not being maintained in CT.Can neighbors sue owner prior to foreclosure for non-maintaince?They know where I am.

All of Mr. Merna's statements are true in most municipalities in Connecticut. For specific information in your jurisdiction, you should consult...

The answer to this question depends largely upon what your last operative lease states. There are two provisions that apply: 1) Does the lease make...