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  • Letters between Attorney General Tong and Concierge Owners

    Letters between Attorney General Tong and Concierge Owners

    On Wednesday February 4, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong sent a letter to J.R.K. Property Holdings and J.R.K. Residential Group, the owners of the Concierge Appartments.

    Tong’s demands were that Concierge:

    • pay for lodging while repairs are underway
    • prorate rent for the days during which tenants could not access hot water or any other essential services
    • reimburse tenants for damaged property
    • provide a detailed plan for short and long term maintenance
    • permit tenants to break lease without penalty
    concierge-apartments-letter

    On Thursday February 5, a lawyer representing Concierge sent a response to A.G. Tong, State Senator Matt Lesser, and State Representative Kerry Wood.

    The lawyer states that:

    • Concierge owners will continue to conduct repairs.
    • They will offer lodging in a hotel for impacted residents.
    • They will offer a one-month credit on rent to “any tenant who has submitted a work order or provided other proof of loss of hot water”.
    • They will not allow tenants to break their leases.

    The lawyer expects rental insurance to cover damages. On a “case-by-case basis” the owners are willing to work with tenants if insurance declines.

    This letter was shared by Senator Lesser on Facebook.

  • CT State Senator Matt Lesser update on SNAP benefits

    CT State Senator Matt Lesser update on SNAP benefits

    From Senator Lesser’s November 8th newsletter:

    This afternoon, we received welcomed news that Connecticut residents have had their November SNAP benefits fully restored on their EBT cards.

    The federal government has restored 65% of the funding, and Governor Lamont has guaranteed the remaining funds to ensure recipients are made whole.

    For a week, low income families in my district and around Connecticut have not known when their next meal might arrive. I have already heard from many families who are breathing a huge sigh of relief – but the wealthiest country in the world allowing its constituents to go hungry for over a week is unjustifiable. SNAP benefits should be off the table as Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and republicans in Congress continue to keep the government closed for business. It is indefensible for the President or anyone else to use hunger as a bargaining chip in negotiations. Thank you to Governor Lamont and D.S.S. Commissioner Barton-Reeves for being the adults in the room and delivering for Connecticut, as well as the D.S.S. team who worked around the clock to get these funds to the people who need them.

    Those impacted can check their card balances by visiting MyDSS.ct.gov or calling 1-888-328-2666.

    If you have a direct question about legislation or an issue you’re seeking help with, please reach out to my office. My staff and I are dedicated to representing you and assisting you with any issues you may be experiencing. Please contact me at 860-240-0511 or by email at lesser@senatedems.ct.gov.

    All the best,
    Matt