Miller Law Group LLC

10/12/2024

𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘: The Waiting Game 🎯

Yesterday was the 11th, and you know what that means for landlords in Connecticut...time to play your favorite game:

“𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁?” 🙄

🎲 Rules are simple:

If rent was already paid, you win!

If not, it's time to play detective....

Get ready to hear people paraphrase Wimpy, "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday, if you don't start evicting me today." 😅

But hey, it’s not all bad. At least you’re getting really good at playing detective.... "Oh, interesting, your direct deposit paycheck didn't arrive again?" or "Didn't you go south for your grandmother's funeral 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋?" 🧐 🔎

Landlords, if you’ve ever felt like you should win a prize for patience, you’re not alone.

But remember, a solid rent payment policy can help reduce those late-rent headaches. Consistent rules = fewer excuses.

Enjoy your weekend! And may your inbox be filled with rent receipts and not excuses! 💸

But if you didn't get your rent, call Kent!

www.MillerLawCT.com or click below to start:

https://millerlawgroupct.cliogrow.com/intake/9b6aec39a37887a97b7d96d9c316babc

09/28/2024

Old News You in Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

🚨 Attention Connecticut Landlords! 🚨

Did you know that recent changes to Connecticut law limit how much you can charge for late rent? 🏠💸

Here’s what you need to know:

Monthly tenants: Late charges can only be imposed starting 10 days after rent is due.
Weekly tenants: Late charges can only be imposed starting 4 days after rent is due.

In either case, the late charge cannot be more than $5 per day, up to a maximum of $50, OR a maximum of 5% of the tenant's share of overdue rent, whichever is less.

Only one late charge can be applied per unpaid rent period, no matter how long the rent remains overdue.

These changes in law have made late charges more complicated than ever to calculate. 🤔

Send me a DM If you want a sample lease provision that complies with the new late charge law.

If you’re unsure how to apply these changes or need help with tenants who are paying rent after the due date, we’re here to help you navigate the details and ensure your rental agreements are fully compliant.

08/03/2024

💥 New Connecticut Law: Late Charges Have Been Capped! 💥

Hey Landlords! 📢 This past October, the Connecticut legislature passed sweeping changes to landlord-tenant laws, but I’m still seeing leases that aren’t following the new laws.

Serious legal consequences could result if your lease hasn’t caught up with these changes. ⚠️

Did you know that late charges are now limited by the Connecticut statutes? 🚫

Here’s what’s changed and what hasn't:

As long as you have a written lease with a valid late charge provision, you can still assess a late charge against monthly renters if they don’t pay rent within nine (9) days after it’s due. 💲

However, late charges are now limited by law to five dollars ($5) per day up to a maximum of fifty dollars ($50), or five percent (5%) of the tenant’s share of the rent, whichever is less.

For example, a Section 8 tenant who pays $100 toward a monthly rent of $1,200 can only be assessed a five-dollar ($5) late charge, no matter how late they pay after the grace period.

On the other end of the scale, a tenant who pays a monthly rent of $4,000 one day after the grace period can be charged a maximum of five dollars ($5).

Another new part of the law limits late charges to one per overdue rent payment, no matter how long it remains unpaid, so additional daily late charges must end.

If you want a sample late charge provision with a copy of the new law, comment “late charge,” and I’ll send you a link.

Stay compliant, and make sure your lease agreements follow the new laws!

02/18/2024

With the start of a new legislative session in Connecticut, landlords should be on the lookout for legislation building upon last year's Public Act 23-207.

This year, Connecticut Senate Bill 143 would require "good cause" for the eviction of certain tenants and residents of mobile manufactured home parks.

Is this the right approach to solve a perceived housing crisis? Evidence suggests that good cause eviction rules may not solve supply problems and could even create new economic issues. Learn more about the potential effects of this legislation in this insightful article.

07/07/2023

07/07/2023

The recently issued Connecticut Bar Foundation Annual Report shows how the Foundation uses the interest earned on lawyers' trust accounts. The Foundation provided nearly $10 million to legal aid services that represent tenants pro bono. This interest comes, in part, from retainers that landlords give to their lawyers which are kept in the lawyer's general trust account.

03/24/2023

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