Connecticut Judicial Branch, A Landlord's Guide to Eviction (Summary Process)

A Landlord’s Guide to
Eviction (Summary Process)

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Superior Court
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice to Quit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Summons and Complaint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Default Judgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Lawyer Referral Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Appendices:
I. Listing of Housing Sessions by Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

II. Superior Court – Housing Session Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

III. Judicial District Court Locations
Handling Housing Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

IV. Lawyer Referral Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
 INTRODUCTION

This pamphlet is designed to inform you of the basic
steps in an Eviction (Summary Process) action. It is
not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. The
Judicial Branch is not responsible for any errors
or omissions in this pamphlet. If you need more
information or assistance, consult an attorney. This
booklet does not address commercial property leases.

NOTICE