Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Connecticut

In Connecticut what is the process to evict and collect back rent from a commercial tenant (international franchise) and their subtenant. The lease allows rent to be paid by subtenant(currently in default), however prime responsibility is the Lessee.


Asked on 5/30/11, 7:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Hite Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite, LLC

You have to evict a commercial tenant as you would a residential tenant. You must name as defendants the tenant and any party that has sublease rights. You can't get a money judgment from the housing court and would have to seek it in the Superior Court. It sounds like a little bit of a mess, you should strongly consider hiring an attorney. Call my office if you wish to further discuss.

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Answered on 6/07/11, 8:46 am


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