Recent comments in /f/Connecticut

SnottyTash t1_j5jiv6q wrote

Reply to comment by ExplanationSea6719 in Will I be welcomed? by ExplanationSea6719

Yeah that’s what they’re getting at - idk what red state you’re coming from but up here, unless you’re in one of the smallest communities (Glastonbury is not), you will receive neither welcome nor shunning, for better or worse. Connecticuters (as a whole, I know there are always exceptions) like many New Englanders and New Yorkers mind their own business and go about their days quietly and privately. So don’t expect a “welcome” lol but yeah we’re a blue state so you really don’t have to worry about being targeted for your identity unless you’re in a really rural area, and even then it’d be more idiots quietly tutting/shunning than actually giving you problems

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poboy212 t1_j5jiqob wrote

Reply to My new landlord by WaqqiTV

Lease is binding until its end date. After that, unless it provides for some renewal right at certain pricing, your landlord can do whatever they want. They can increase rent by $10,000 if they want. But they can’t do anything until current lease is over.

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Jawaka99 t1_j5jhi5k wrote

Reply to Will I be welcomed? by ExplanationSea6719

Honestly you likely won't be welcomed, acknowledged or bothered. Most people in Connecticut just mind their own business and ignore each other as they go on with their days.

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TFA-DF8 t1_j5j90s2 wrote

Reply to My new landlord by WaqqiTV

Was the property undervalued previously? Did you feel like you were getting a deal? Often new owners rightsize their newly acquired rentals to match the market. Its not smart to drive renters out unless the property is severely undervalued. It is possible he is just a jerk, but he did buy the property to make money so he will do what he needs to maximize that and as a renter you really cant do anything to stop him except move.

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Impossible_Watch7154 t1_j5j6qc5 wrote

Reply to Is Middletown a safe place for a woman living alone? by JenjaBebop

Crime levels in CT are a much different animal than on the west coast. Certain parts of many towns in Connecticut and New England will have certain areas that can be described as 'sketchy'- but not teaming with criminal activity.

Hartford, New Haven & Waterbury have areas that are more dangerous. Middletown no. You might look into Portland CT- across the Connecticut river from Middletown-

Other towns to consider are West Hartford, Wethersfield, Newington, South Windsor, Glastonbury, Vernon to name a few- CT has rates in to top six states for low crime.

Yes, 3000 miles away is a leap. But these days in CT seeing more auto plates with Cali plates- you will not be alone.

I would look into Zillow, Realtor.com or other sites for rental/leases.

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imangryignoreme t1_j5j4y0w wrote

Reply to Court experience by [deleted]

Civil litigation is a very drawn out process and challenging if you are pro se. What claims are you considering bringing and what damages are you looking for?

If you’re thinking about bringing it as a tort, then I would ask for a mediation (settlement) conference as soon as possible (use a caseflow request). If you “want your day in court” or for your “voice to be heard,” the civil litigation system will be deeply disappointing for you. It’s only about money (damages).

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Will_delete_soon78 t1_j5ix3hm wrote

Reply to My new landlord by WaqqiTV

RENT INCREASES A landlord has the right to raise the rent. But, the rent cannot be increased during the period of a written lease unless the parties have specifically agreed to allow an increase. Also, a landlord is not required to give a certain 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. If the landlord and tenant cannot agree on a new amount of rent, the tenant must pay whatever the tenant considers to be the fair rental value of the apartment. That amount may be the same amount as the old rent or a higher amount that is less than the landlord is asking for. As long as the tenant tries to pay what is honestly believed to be the fair rental value of the apartment, the landlord may not be able to evict for nonpayment of rent. But, the landlord may be able to evict for another reason, for example, because the lease has ended or because the tenant’s right or privilege to stay in the premises has ended. Some cities and towns in Connecticut have Fair Rent Commissions. (See pages 10-11.) Those commissions receive complaints from tenants who feel that their rents are too high, investigate the complaints, and hold hearings to determine the fair rental value of a particular unit. It is not necessary to hire a lawyer to represent you at the hearing, but hiring a lawyer may be helpful. A fair rent commission may be used by a tenant who: n feels that an expected rental increase is unfair; n is being charged for utilities that were included in the original rent; or n believes that the rent is unfair because of unsafe or unhealthy conditions which are illegal. Only a tenant who lives in a city or town with a Fair Rent Commission may file a complaint with the Commission in that city or town.

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JaKr8 t1_j5iqtt4 wrote

Reply to Cash for Houses? by imeanwhynotsrsly

We had companies calling us about some vacation houses we own ( not rentals) two springs ago when the market was exploding.

They offered about 70% of reasonable, not inflated, mkt value ( neighbor at one place is a realtor and said they were low-balling everyone in the neighborhood, looking for a taker).

I wouldn't do it unless you are truly desperate for the $$. Otherwise maybe try a heloc, if it's not a home affordability issue.

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TeriAn_57 t1_j5ilo68 wrote

Reply to Is Middletown a safe place for a woman living alone? by JenjaBebop

We have a 1 bedroom with separate loft in the Westlake area mentioned by several people in this post which will be available to rent around the beginning of March. We are private owners and you would not have to deal with a Mgmt Co and take pride in the care we take of our unit. I’m not sure how you would get in touch with me but DM me (or whatever it is you do, lol) if you are interested. I would feel very comfortable living there by myself and none of our tenants have ever reported any problems.

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