Fast Facts
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How long do I have to wait before I have R&R, Law issue a nonpayment of rent Notice to Quit?
Under Connecticut law, a tenant must pay the Landlord by midnight on the ninth day after the day the rent is due. Upon the tenth day, R&R Law can issue a Notice to Quit for nonpayment of rent.
I have a unit where the tenant has several animals; can I evict for this?
If your lease agreement forbids having animals in the unit, you can contact our attorneys right away. We can issue a lease violation notice highlighting the unauthorized animals.
What should I know before I increase the rent?
Before a Landlord increases the rent, be sure to review your cities Fair Rent Commission’s guidelines. Your cities guidelines will highlight what a fair and equitable rental increase would consist of.
I have a tenant who is playing loud music and constantly fighting with another person. What can I do?
Connecticut General Statute Section 47-11(g) states a tenant must, “conduct himself and require other persons on the premises with his consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb his neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment of the premises.” Therefore, if you have a tenant who is playing loud music, fighting, stomping on the ground, or has the TV too loud, contact R&R and we can issue a lease violation and/or statute violation notice immediately.
How much security deposit can I request from a prospective tenant?
If the prospective tenant is under 62 years old, you can demand two month’s worth of rent. If the prospective tenant is 62 years old or over, you can only demand one month’s worth of rent.
What is a KAPA Notice?
Also called a pre-termination notice, a KAPA Notice is a notice that tells a tenant what provisions of the lease, or state law, the tenant is violating. The term “KAPA” came from Kapa Associates v. Flores in 1979. This case established the rules for pre-termination notices in Connecticut.
What can I deduct from my tenant’s security deposit when they move out?
(1) property damage other than normal wear and tear; (2) major and more than ordinary cleaning costs required because the apartment was left in an unsanitary condition; (3) and unpaid rent. Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Connecticut, page 8
What are the interest rates for security deposits?
In Connecticut, the interest rate for security deposits in 2019 was 0.15%, in 2020 was 0.15%, in 2021 was 0.08% and in 2022 is 0.06%.
Do I have to give the tenant notice before a rental increase?
No. A Landlord is not obligated to give a specific amount of “notice to the tenant of an expected rental increase (for example, a thirty-day notice) unless that kind of notice was agreed upon when the lease was signed.” Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Connecticut, page 9
Can a tenant smoke marijuana on your property?
No. In accordance with CT Senate Bill 1201, Section 90(a), a tenant cannot smoke marijuana inside or outside of the building. R&R, Law can issue a lease violation notice for this type of infraction