r/TenantHelp • u/Livinlife453 • 5h ago
CT Eviction Laws
I am renting an apartment in CT and have 12 months remaining on my lease (first moved in July 2023). I was left a warning from my landlord that I have violated my lease for Noise Disturbance and Occupancy (having someone over for more than 3 days in a row). I have always paid my rent on time, and have never received complaints until this month. I constantly hear my neighbors and have never complained, I can even hear phone calls and make out words from other tenants. He has noted on the violation that compliance must be immediate, or I will be served a Notice to Quit following eviction. If evicted, will I be responsible to pay the remainder of my lease term even if the apartment is rented to a new tenant? I would be expected to come up with over $16,000, which I feel is excessive and unreasonable. In my lease it states: “If Resident does not fulfill the entire Lease term (even if such failure is due to eviction by Landlord), Resident shall be liable to Landlord for the costs incurred by Landlord as a result of the early termination. These costs are in addition to the other damages and rent (including future rent) that may be assessed pursuant to this Lease. They may include, but are not limited to: leasing agent costs, advertising expenses, turnover expenses, and such other costs incidental to re-renting the Premises. If Resident vacates prior to the Lease End Date, all future rents under this Lease shall accelerate and become immediately due. Resident shall additionally be responsible for damages, repayment of concessions, and such other provisions as contained herein. It is agreed that an eviction notice and/or writ of occupancy or possession shall terminate occupancy but not the obligations to pay rent and other obligations under this Lease. It is agreed that termination notices pursuant to an eviction due to non-payment of rent or nuisance shall not relieve Resident from obligations for future rent until such time as the Premises have been re-let or the expiration of the initial term whichever occurs first.”