CT SB00297

Repeal and replace section 47a-42 of the general statutes effective October 1, 2022, governing the removal and storage of tenant property during eviction proceedings.

State marshals must provide the town's chief executive officer with 24 hours' notice before executing an eviction, including the date, time, location, and general description of property to be removed.

Removal, delivery, and storage costs of tenant possessions are borne by the defendant; if not reclaimed within 15 days, the chief executive officer shall sell the property at public auction after reasonable efforts to notify the defendant.

The chief executive officer delivers net proceeds from the auction sale to the defendant after deducting reasonable storage charges; unclaimed proceeds within 30 days are turned over to the town treasury.

Landlords may file a motion with the court seeking an order for payment from the defendant if the landlord paid removal and delivery costs (including marshal fees) on the tenant's behalf and was not reimbursed by the tenant within 30 days of eviction.