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Marshals, landlords clash over bill to shift storage of evicted tenants’ belongings
Summary
State marshals and landlord groups clashed at a public hearing over SB 337, which would shift responsibility for storing possessions left after evictions from municipalities to housing providers. Marshals warned of safety and liability risks; landlords and some elected officials asked for clearer processes and cost sharing.
The committee heard sharply divergent views on SB 337, which would change how personal property left after evictions is handled. State marshals, municipal officials, legal‑aid attorneys and landlord associations all testified.
Brian Mezic/Mezick (S14), a Connecticut state marshal, described the current practice: marshals remove tenants’ possessions at eviction executions, municipalities store items (public works or contracted storage) for at least 15 days, and procedures vary by town. He warned that shifting storage…
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