Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Connecticut

I moved into an apartment with 3 other people, and all of our names are on the lease. One room mate moved out before the lease ended, leaving us with all of her furniture and a dog we are not permitted to have on the property. There is a $2000 fine for breaking the lease, that we were told would be levied against each name on the lease, and there is a $350 fine for the dog if anyone finds out. We did not want the dog, but we don't want it to end up in a shelter (the dog shouldn't die because it was bought by an irresponsible person). Additionally, the former room mate owes everyone a lot of money through various things, including not paying rent/utilities. She does not plan to pay us back, refuses to take her dog, and has not made any concrete plans to take her furniture/belongings that didn't fit in the car. My question is: What are my rights in this situation? Can we sell the furniture to make some of our money back? Can we go ahead and throw away her things?


Asked on 12/17/11, 11:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

I think you should sue her and also sell her stuff to collect the money she owes you. However, you probably should send her a letter stating she has so many days to pay you the money she owes and get her things, and then after that date, if she doesn't, do your thing.

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Answered on 12/18/11, 4:17 pm


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