Security Deposits
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,...
IMPORTANT NOTE: This program is only open right now for some people. See below.
Please call Infoline at 2-1-1 or 1-800-203-1234 to see if they can give you other numbers to call for help.
This program does not give cash to your new...
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...
Read this article to find out about Small Claims Court in Connecticut. If you are being sued or thinking about suing in Small Claims Court, read Connecticut Judicial Branch’s booklet “How Small Claims Court Works.”What is Small Claims...
This page answers common questions on rent security deposits. Includes interest rate information and a complaint form for security deposit issues. See also: The Connecticut Department of Banking homepage
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.
HUD oversees federally subsidized rental programs as well and homebuyer programs.
Visit our calendar of events to learn about free security deposit clinics in your area.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...