There is nothing worse than having a building full of tenants complaining that one of the tenants on the property is bringing in loud, dirty or otherwise disruptive guests. While most of the day-to-day rights of your tenant will need to stay intact, you should know...
Landlord-Tenant Law
Landlord-Tenant Law
The eviction moratorium is about to end in Connecticut
The last 18 months or so have been particularly difficult for landlords. As the economy ground to an unexpected halt, thousands of people started falling behind on their rent. Then came moratoriums on evictions for non-paying tenants. Rules at both the state and...
What happens when tenants bring in undisclosed pets?
As a landlord, you don't inherently know everything about what your tenants do or even who they are. The only information you really have is what they provide to you on their lease application. You expect tenants to be truthful about their identity and to disclose...
When does a tenant’s behavior become a “serious nuisance”?
Every new tenant creates some risk for their landlord. Someone can have a good rental history and a solid credit score while still being a disrespectful neighbor or destructive tenant. Landlords frequently only take steps to evict those who stop paying rent, but...
Should you have a master key system for your properties?
Landlords want to do all they can to protect their properties. One of the things that some do is have a master key for their properties. That way, if a tenant is locked out, they can open the door. If they need to make repairs, they have access to the property. There...
If your tenant pays rent late, what should you do?
Your tenant has been a fantastic tenant for the last several years. You recently had them ask you for an extension to pay, which you found unusual. You said it was okay and gave them an extra week without additional charges. Now, this month, they’re asking for an...
Are unbundled legal services the right option for your case?
As a landlord, you want to be able to quickly evict tenants who break the rules and violate your contract. You have been through an eviction in the past, but it was years ago. Laws change, and you want to make sure you don’t spend more time or money on this matter...
Have I been subject to an illegal eviction?
Landlord-tenant disputes can be particularly stressful and intense because they concern housing. Being evicted means that you are left in an extremely vulnerable position whereby you may not have anywhere to live, and it could put you at a financial disadvantage since...
Should you evict a noisy tenant?
Noisy tenants can be a big problem for landlords. If you have multiple tenants living in an apartment complex or near one another, then a noisy neighbor could result in calls asking you to make it stop. As a landlord, it is important that you take responsibility for...
Documenting lease breaches in order to evict a problem tenant
When you have a problem tenant, not only can they cost you money by damaging your units or driving out other, reliable tenants with loud parties and bad behavior, but they can also engage in behaviors that increase the cost of providing housing, especially if you paid...