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What should I do if I have a lease signed by both of my tenants but now one has a protective order against the other and is no longer allowed there?

Connecticut law does have provisions, though, that protect the victim of the assault pursuant …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

Has my tenant broken their lease, if the police executed a search warrant which inflicted property damage?

From what you have written the tenant did not breach the lease. I would …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What are my rights when renting a room in a house?

The same laws apply to you as apply to any other tenant (e.g. someone …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

How long will the eviction process take after I receive a notice to quit?

If you remain on the premises after the time given to vacate in the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

Can a landlord change a lease so the tenant must get renter's insurance and pay a pet deposit?

While a written lease for a definite time (such as the typical one-year lease) …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago