A tenant that has use of the lower garage has changed the locks and not provided me with a key, what are my options?
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A tenant that has use of the lower garage has changed the locks and not provided me with a key, what are my options?
This has gone on for months. No rent paid; barter agreement.
Asked on January 10, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Connecticut
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, I presume that you have no written agreement with your tenant for the use of your lower garage? Assuming you have a written agreement, I suggest that you review the lease in that it sets forth the terms and conditions owed by you to the tenant and vice versa in the absence of conflicting state law.
Possibly the written agreement (assuming you have one) mentions "keys" and their provision. If so, the agreement controls. If not, you are clearly entitled to the key to the garage as the owner of the property. I suggest that you simply ask the tenant for a spare key in the event you need access to the garage in the event of an emergency.
If the tenant refuses, I would serve him with a 3 day notice to cure the breach of the implied agreement to provide you with the key or quit. At this point, you should consult with a landlord tenant attorney to assist you.
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