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redsnapper9

Junior Member
I live in Connecticut.

I live in a multi-use property (a converted Victorian house-fairly common in my town), with a real estate company (REC) below and an apartment upstairs. My lease is up in September.

REC does not own the property, they rent from Ms. X and in turn sublease the apartment to me. I don't know the terms of their lease, however, Ms. X allows REC to sublease the apartment. Their lease is up in May, and they have decided not to renew as Ms. X is actively trying to sell the property. Being that my lease is with REC, they have given me verbal notice that I will have to move at the end of May when they vacate. In return, REC has offered me $3,000 and my security deposit. Technically they are required to proffer such a notice and additional terms in writing, certified return receipt, as per CT state housing statutes...but maybe I'm just being picky.

My question is, can REC force me to move? If so, are they required to offer me an incentive? Would it be wrong to negotiate more?

On to the legalese: Pursuant to CT housing statute 47a-23c. (prohibition on eviction of certain tenants except for good cause), which governs why a landlord can force someone to move, this does not appear to be explicitly covered, "A tenant may not be dispossessed for a reason described in subparagraph (B), (F) or (G) of subdivision (1) of this subsection during the term of any existing rental agreement." (section F applies the best, "permanent removal by the landlord of the dwelling unit of such tenant from the housing market") As well, my lease specifies, "If we sell the building, we shall give the new owner your security deposit and any rent you have paid to us in advance. After we have done so, you will look only to the new landlord and not to us, to enfore the landlord's promises under this lease." To me, this means I could elect to stay in the property and have the lease taken over by Ms. X or the building's new owner (should there be one, and should they elect to do so). Any thoughts?
 
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ENASNI

Senior Member
Some questions, When did they start talking to you? Yesterday? if so yes they are in breach of the statutes. But if this was known awhile back and you are just getting to the fact oops... maybe I have rights, that is not fair to them.

They have offered you an incentive maybe they should have especially as a REC )as you pit ot) put this all down in writing but there needs to be more information in your post if you do not mind.
 

redsnapper9

Junior Member
I was aware Ms. X wanted to sell the property, but it has not yet been sold (per both parties-X and REC). I think REC is being proactive, in that they would prefer to find new offices now rather than go month-to-month until it is sold (or whatever time frame their lease stipulates). My lease would cover change of ownership in the clause quoted above and also, "We, Our, Us and Landlord: The person or business signing this lease as landlord and anyone who becomes the owner of the dwelling after the date this lease is signed".

REC never disclosed to me that their lease was up in May, that is, until April 1 when they did. They made a contractual agreement with me in September for a one-year lease.

Yes, they called yesterday to tell me they weren't renewing. Per the lease and state law, they would need to send me notice via mail, certified return receipt.

I don't know what other information you might need, could you be more specific?
 

redsnapper9

Junior Member
Talked with REC this morning. They claim X wants everyone out by May 31. Re-negotiated the moving incentive. REC has promised $3,000 plus moving expenses and full security deposit. SUCH a pain. I love my place, but at this point I'm going to take the money and run.
 

FarmerJ

Senior Member
Red what stops you from looking into first time home buyer progs and buying the place your self and renting the lower office portion of the property out to a commercial tenant?
 

redsnapper9

Junior Member
Ms. X is asking at least 5 million (and that's a conservative estimate). I live in an extremely inflated real estate market, otherwise I'm sure the REC would buy the property. I wish I could buy a house, even a condo or co-op, but it's just too expensive.
 

ENASNI

Senior Member
redsnapper9 said:
Ms. X is asking at least 5 million (and that's a conservative estimate). I live in an extremely inflated real estate market, otherwise I'm sure the REC would buy the property. I wish I could buy a house, even a condo or co-op, but it's just too expensive.

Pish-Posh. 5 mil... come on, I have that under my couch cushion, wait I left my Enzo running. " JEEVES THE CAR".. oh where was I ... oh thanks Mildred for the drink. THIS BETTER BE LOUISIII.
Sorry where were we...
This bungalow, does it have servants quarters?

Sorry I am a little bitte about the rent in Souther San Diego let alone trying to BUY!
 

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