The failure of two bills left CT advocates and lawmakers frustrated with the slow progress of policies designed to expand affordable housing.
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CT eviction reform bill won’t be taken up, lawmakers say
Lawmakers said they don’t have the votes to pass a contentious eviction reform bill, which faced strong opposition from landlord groups.
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Sale of CT apartment complex tests state’s no-fault eviction law
A real estate company bought a Woodstock apartment complex, and its tenants — most protected from eviction under CT law — are fighting to stay.
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CT advocates push for just cause evictions, transit-oriented housing
Advocates want to extend a law that prohibits no-fault evictions to all renters and to increase housing density near public transit hubs.
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CT launches fund to prevent evictions
The program has $12.5 million in combined state and federal dollars to offer rent assistance to people facing evictions in CT.
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An eviction is forever: Financial, emotional costs can persist for years
Evictions lead deep emotional wounds, including long-term mental health concerns, disrupted routines for kids and the loss of friends.
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CT state budget designates $5 million for eviction prevention programs
The rent bank program will now provide up to $3,500, up from $1,200, over an 18-month period to families facing eviction.
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CT closes more than 20,000 unfinished rent assistance applications
Connecticut pulled UniteCT applications that weren’t completed by March 31. The numbers highlight the need for more help.
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No-cause evictions in CT more than doubled during the pandemic
A bill would ban evictions without cause in many settings and would extend requirements that rent increases be fair and equitable.
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After court ends federal evictions moratorium, CT officials mull next steps
Connecticut legislators must decide soon whether to act to protect tens of thousands of at-risk renters.
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Eviction orders spiked in Connecticut when federal moratorium lapsed
Before the federal order was reinstated Wednesday, Connecticut judges signed a surge of orders removing tenants from their homes.
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Connecticut quickens distribution of pandemic rental relief, but backlog remains
Last week marked the.third consecutive week of increases in applications approved and dollars paid for pandemic rental relief in Connecticut.
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Lamont lets evictions moratorium expire, but orders new tenant protections
Gov. Ned Lamont is allowing the evictions moratorium to lapse — while slowing them to buy time for relief payments.
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Senate votes to provide attorneys for tenants facing eviction
The vote anticipates a wave of evictions that could come as pandemic-inspired state and federal moratoriums are lifted.
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CT House votes to provide attorneys for tenants facing eviction
If signed into law, Connecticut will become one of the first states to provide right to counsel.