Landlord/Tenant
Do you have a problem or disagreement with your public housing authority?What can I do if I have a disagreement or problem with the housing authority?If you have been unable to get the problem fixed or a disagreement resolved, you have the...
Who can get a fee waiver and how does it help?Where to get a Fee Waiver and what to do once it's completedWhat can the court decide?How to fill out your fee waiver applicationHow to fill out the form step by stepIf you have a court case,...
Landlords must provide utilities that work. This section tells you what to do if you have problems with your landlord about your heat, gas, electricity or water.Click on a topic:Is my landlord responsible for providing heat?What if I don’t...
Here are some tips that can help you stay in your apartment:Always get a receipt for rent paid with cash or money order. Keep all your receipts and cancelled checks.Pay your rent by the 10th day of the month (or by the 5th day if you pay...
If a Housing Code, Health Department or other official ordered you to move because your apartment is not safe, you may be able to get help from your town under Connecticut's Uniform Relocation Assistance Act. This law says that if...
To get help you must FIRST register with FEMA:Call 1-800-621-3362, TTY users call 1-800-462-7585, orGo to disasterassistance.gov.Help paying for a temporary place to stay:FEMA can give you a voucher to pay for short-term housing. ...
If you have bed bugs, you are not alone. Cases of bed bugs have been on the rise, especially in the last ten years. Here is some information about dealing with a bed bug infestation.Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide...
Who owns the property and is responsible for it?Will the foreclosure affect me?Protect yourself...know your rightsSix things to do if you are named as a defendantHow much time will I get to move?I am named as a defendantI am not named as a...
Have you experienced unwanted touching, unwanted sexual advances, sexual jokes, comments, or gestures in your rental housing? Fair housing laws may help you.By: The National Housing Law Project
Call the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Call 1-860-240-4800. Ask for the book “Looking for Rental Housing in Connecticut.” Or click here to request one via their website.CALL INFOLINE: Call 211 or 1-800-203-1234.Look...
All renters (also called tenants) have legal rights. You have these rights even if you do not have a written lease agreement, or you signed an agreement or told your landlord you will give up your rights. This article tells you...
Security DepositsBefore you move in…While you live there…When you move out…What if the landlord does not return my deposit or only returns part of it?Special Rules for SeniorsSome Rent Increases Are Unfair or IllegalWhen can the landlord...
It is against the law for your landlord to lock you out of the apartment or room where you live. This guide will help you understand your rights and the steps you can take if your landlord is trying to lock you out. This guide gives you...
You do NOT have to move right away when your building is foreclosed.You are protected by state and federal laws. Here's information about how you can protect your rights.Find out your landlord's foreclosure status.If you think your...
Even if your apartment needs repairs, pay your rent on time! If you do not, your landlord can evict you.What to do about the repairsAsk your landlord to make the repairs. If your landlord does not make the repairs right away, you can ask...
A statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring equal housing opportunity for everyone in Connecticut.
The Connecticut Housing Coalition works to expand housing opportunity and to increase the quantity and quality of affordable housing in our state.Click here for information on housing help.
Official Court Forms of the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch. Available as fillable and printable legal forms in the areas of: Administrative, Civil, Criminal, Family, General, Grievance, Housing, Juvenile, Probate, Supreme/Appellate,...
Court Service Centers are located within Judicial District Courthouses, and are staffed by Judicial Branch employees trained to assist all court patrons. Several Court Service Centers have bilingual staff.
CTEnergyInfo was developed by the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control, Energy Conservation Management Board and Institute for Sustainable Energy to help consumers navigate the ever increasing number of energy-related resources.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) maintains a list of contact information for all Connecticut public housing agencies. Includes their name, street address, phone number, address, fax number, and the the of program...
HUD oversees federally subsidized rental programs as well and homebuyer programs.
A list of common legal words and their definitions compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. If you didn't find what you were looking for in the Connecticut Judicial Branch glossary, try this glossary of legal terms by the U.S....
Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per...
If your landlord locks you out of your apartment and you can not afford a lawyer, this guild will help you represent yourself in court. Also see the legal aid guide, Tenants' Rights: Lockouts.By: State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
A publication of the Connecticut Judicial Branch.
The Appearance form tells the court that you plan to participate in the case and that you should get a notice whenever something happens in the case. This form is also used to tell the court when you have changed your address.Help text for...
If you cannot afford to pay certain court fees to start a case in court and you have very little income, you may have a right to a fee waiver. Use this form to ask the court to allow you not to pay.Help text for Application for Waiver of...
Use this form if you live in the rental property and your name was not listed as one of the defendants on the summary process (eviction) summons and complaint. This form asks the court to find that the eviction case does not apply to the...
Use this form if there are conditions in your apartment that violate health or housing codes and your landlord has not made the required repairs.For more information, see our article, "Tenants' Rights: Repairs How To Use The Housing Code...
Use this form if the landlord has filed an “Affidavit Re: Noncompliance with Stipulation.” By filing the affidavit of noncompliance, your landlord told the court that you broke the agreement and has asked for the paperwork to evict you...
If you and the landlord work out an agreement to settle the case, use this form to put your agreement in writing and to ask the court to approve the agreement.For more information, see our Self-Help Guides:The Eviction Process...Before the...
Use this form if the court has already entered an eviction judgment against you and you want to ask the court to reopen the case.For more information, see our Self-Help Guide, "The Eviction Process...After the Judge Decides."
Use this form if there are conditions in your apartment that violate health or housing codes and your landlord has not made the required repairs.For more information, see our article, "Tenants' Rights: Repairs How To Use The Housing Code...
Use this form if the court has already entered an eviction judgment against you and you want to ask the court for more time before you are physically evicted.For more information, see our Self-Help Guide, "The Eviction Process...After the...
Use this form to respond to the statements the landlord made in the complaint and to tell the court if you have any defenses to the eviction. You will also have to file an Appearance form to tell the court that you will be involved in the...
Use this form if your landlord has changed the locks and/or put you out of the apartment without getting an eviction judgment from the court.For more information and a sample form showing how to fill it out, see our Self-Help Guide, "...
Going to court can be stressful. This video will cover everything you need to know about getting ready for a court hearing, including what to wear, who to bring with you, what happens when you see the judge, meeting with a mediator, and...
Even if your apartment needs repairs, you need to pay your rent on time every month. If you don’t, you risk being evicted.
The first thing you should do is ask your landlord to make the repairs. If that doesn’t work, keep paying your...
Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per...
St. Luke’s LifeWorks is a non-profit organization providing learning opportunities, housing and support services to people overcoming homelessness in lower Fairfield County.Bread & Roses: Programs for people living with HIV/AIDS
Statewide Legal Services is a telephone hotline helping callers with legal problems in Connecticut. They talk to callers about many different non-criminal legal problems. Some of the problems they can talk to you about include family,...