Category Archives: Real Estate

Connecticut Real Estate law posts.

A confluence of interests…

As an attorney, I’m always worried about a conflict of interest but not in this case. Yesterday, I picked up the Connecticut Law Tribune and saw a case that I briefed and argued had made its way into the Connecticut Law Reporter. … Continue reading

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Sheriff Tom Dart: The Right Idea, The Wrong Solution. Protecting Tenants Whose Landlord Has Been Foreclosed

I’ve written before about how the foreclosure crisis has impacted tenants in Connecticut. The situation is sickening. I represented a 100 year old woman who lived alone in an apartment for close to 20 years and always paid her rent … Continue reading

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Real Estate Slowdown Reflected In Town Clerks’ Offices

In case you’ve lived under a rock for the past 18 months, it should come as no surprise to you that the real estate market in Connecticut isn’t doing so well. Anecdotally, last week I was in a local town clerk’s … Continue reading

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Thinking About Becoming A Landlord In Connecticut?

A few weeks ago, I was speaking with a housing specialist. Housing specialists are trained mediators who spend their time getting parties to resolve housing cases. We were talking about the length of time it takes to evict a tenant in … Continue reading

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Friday Musings: Adverse Possession and Buses In Hartford

I receive daily reports of how you find my blog and which posts get read. Adverse possession in Connecticut is always near the top of both lists. Prior to starting this blog, I greatly underestimated the public’s interest in the topic. I … Continue reading

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Richard Nixon’s, Mickey Mantle’s and Ted Williams’ Social Security Numbers: How To Find A Person’s Last Residence

567-68-0515 That’s it. That is really the social security number of the 37th President of The United States, Richard Millhous Nixon. 444-26-7015 is/was Mickey Mantle’s social security number. The Splendid Splinter, The Greatest Hitter To Ever Live, American Hero,  Ted … Continue reading

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Connecticut Adverse Possession: A Lesson In Tacking

This is a blawg for the people. What people you may ask? I answer: you people. The number one term that people have searched Lord Google to find this blog, drumroll please…….”Richard Cabelus.” Rich is a great guy, studying for … Continue reading

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Legislature Should Examine Connecticut Landlord/Tenant Law

In Connecticut, evictions are a winner take all fight over possession. Landlords are often surprised that the court cannot order a tenant to pay past due rent as part of an eviction proceeding. Tenants are often surprised to learn that … Continue reading

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Long Range Forecast: A Tough Winter For Connecticut Landlords

I was reading this article in the Boston Globe which details how the cost of home heating oil is going to be significantly more expensive this coming winter than it was last winter. I fear that this means we will … Continue reading

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Christmas In Almost July

by Ryan C. McKeen It’s almost July, it really is. Hard to believe that the 4th of July is next Friday. It’s the part of June that is known here at www.aconnecticutlawblog.com as “almost July.” Connecticut has statutes on everything … Continue reading

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