Property Management

A Connecticut tenant in a residential property receives a '3-day notice to quit' for nonpayment of rent. What does this mean?

AThe tenant must move out within 3 days no matter what
BThe landlord is giving the tenant 3 days to pay the overdue rent or vacate before the landlord may file an eviction lawsuit✓ Correct
CThe tenant has 3 days to contact a lawyer
DThe landlord will file criminal charges in 3 days

Explanation

In Connecticut, a notice to quit for nonpayment of rent gives the tenant notice that they must pay or vacate within the specified period. After the notice period expires, if the tenant has not paid or left, the landlord may file a summary process (eviction) action in court.

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