𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦! 🏡📜
📃Connecticut has become the eleventh state nationwide to enact eviction record sealing legislation! These protections went into effect July 1, 2024, removing a tenant’s eviction record from public view and making it illegal for the record to be sold to any third-party company – including credit screening companies.
🏡Eviction filings can have lasting and often permanent consequences for individuals, particularly for low-income and marginalized renter groups. Even when an eviction judgement does not result in displacement, the mere presence of an eviction on a tenant’s public record can hinder their ability to secure safe, stable, and affordable housing long into the future. This can also negatively impact other aspects of their lives, including access to reliable transportation, quality education, and well-paying employment.
👏Under Connecticut’s new eviction record sealing law, an individual’s eviction record will be removed from the court system’s public view within 30 days if the case is withdrawn by the landlord, the tenant wins their case, or the case is dismissed by the judge. Families will no longer be penalized unfairly in tenant screening reports.
⚖️This legislative victory is a significant step towards ensuring housing stability and equity for all Connecticut residents.
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