Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Connecticut

I have heath issues within my home that im renting i didn't not pay my rent or do i have the unpaid what should i do


Asked on 8/23/12, 2:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kristen Garlans Kristen Garlans, Esq.

Have you made a complaint to the health department or building department? Have you notified your landlord? If not, those are the first things you should do.

You shouldn't stop paying your rent - the landlord can evict you if you don't pay. But the town can force the landlord to make repairs. If the repairs aren't done, you can file a motion with the court to pay rent to the court until the apartment is habitable again.

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Answered on 9/04/12, 9:19 am


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