Evictions

Tenants who rent in Connecticut could get more protection against evictions in a bill under consideration by the state General Assembly.

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) joined representatives from New Haven Legal Assistance on Friday to advocate for a federal Eviction Prevention Act. It builds on existing legislation in Connecticut that provides families in housing court with legal representation.

Advocates, research experts and journalists gathered virtually in a panel this week to discuss the persisting challenges of eviction in Connecticut.

An advocacy group in Bridgeport, Connecticut says hundreds of families in public housing are at risk of eviction.

By preventing evictions or helping tenants get more time to find new housing, Connecticut likely saved between $5.8 and $6.3 million in 2022.

Several bills related to eviction protection, a rent cap, homelessness and land-use reform in Connecticut are likely to pop up this session.

Loryann, 16, knows she has trouble adjusting. She was a bit behind her peers. And then, her family was evicted from their Bloomfield home.

The rise in evictions in Connecticut has had a huge impact on children's health and education, disrupting life and families and leaving children to worry.

In recent months, as the pandemic aid program winds down and state and federal protections against eviction have expired, eviction filings have risen.

Federal rental assistance money in Connecticut is running out.