Legal Question in Administrative Law in Connecticut

We have not been served a Notice to Quit yet, but the landlord has advised us that we will be served on 08.01.12 if no July rent is paid. I am very short this month for rent. I advised landlord I can pay July rent, along with any late fees, on 08.03.12 and pay August along with late fees on 08.17.12. Then September I will be back on track and paying on time like I have been for the last 6 months. If we are served a notice to quit and pay the outstanding rent on or before the date on that notice, does that cancel the eviction process in CT? Or can the landlord still pursue an eviction order?


Asked on 7/23/12, 11:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Lasko Law Offices Of Wm Lasko

If the landlord accepts the proceeds as rent, In most circustances he may be requried to start the eviction process over again. If he accepts the proceeds for use and occupancy only, then he may be allowed to go forward with the eviction process. On the back of the check, you might want to indicate that the money is for july rent. The landlord may fight you on this, but if he accepts the check, cashes it, upon proof to the court, the landlord may have to start the process over again. However, you may have other grounds to withold rent, therefore it would be in your best interests to consult with an attorney.

William J. Lasko

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Answered on 7/23/12, 7:41 pm


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