Renters' Rights Topic Of West Hartford Forum

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Those who pay rent instead of mortgages have rights too and a special forum in West Hartford on Tuesday, May 21, will look into just what those rights are.

Greater Hartford Legal Aid is hosting a free legal seminar on tenant rights at the Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, on Tuesday, May 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The event will feature attorney Kelsey Bannon and is free and open to the public.

Items up for discussion, include:

• Leases
• Renter’s rights and responsibilities
• Pre-move-in inspections
• Discrimination
• Rent increases
• Security deposits
• Changes to Connecticut laws

Greater Hartford Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law office that gives free civil legal services to low-income people and seniors in the Hartford area.

They represent individual clients before courts and government agencies and groups of clients in complex litigation.

They also provide community legal education to empower people to know their rights and advocate for themselves.

GHLA collaborates regularly with the Town of West Hartford on numerous levels, particularly by providing free legal advice and representation for income-eligible residents.

Those attending can access the Elmwood Community Center via Burgoyne Street. Free parking is available.

The event is sponsored by West Hartford Social Services.