An expansion to just cause would require landlords to have a valid reason for an eviction such as wanting to sell an apartment, dealing with a tenant who is destroying property, is late on rent, or does not abide by the lease. This approach seeks to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in the eviction process, safeguarding tenants from arbitrary or unjustified removal from their homes. By establishing clear criteria for justifiable eviction, this framework aims to strike a balance between protecting the rights of tenants and enabling landlords to manage their properties effectively.
Many renters express a genuine desire to remain in their current residences. It represents more than just a place to live because their home embodies a hub of social connections and support networks. Recognizing the significance of this bond underscores the importance of policies and practices that prioritize housing stability and tenant rights.
Housing instability, evictions, and homeless populations are only increasing. According to the Connecticut Fair Housing Center, an expansion to just cause would reduce evictions by 11%, reduce lease non-renewals, and cut down on no-fault move out notices. Clearly the current rules have not managed to keep people safely in their homes. Now is the time to act because fair housing is a fundamental human right.
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