Resources for Tenants and Landlords
The following links are provided to help you settle into your new life in New Haven and the surrounding areas. Endorsements or recommendations of any particular service are not made by Yale University. This is not an exhaustible list, and we encourage you to do your own additional research.
- New Haven and Its Surrounding Areas
- Safety
- Utility Companies
- Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities
- Legal Assistance
- Professional Movers & Storage
- Other
New Haven and Its Surrounding Areas
- City of New Haven Web Site
Includes information on New Haven neighborhoods, local transportation, and more. - State of Connecticut Web Site
Includes information on cities, schools, and more. - Yale Parking & Transit
Safety
Yale University Police
- Emergency: 911 (Off-campus); 111 (On-campus, blue phones)
- Non-emergency: (203) 432-4400
New Haven Police Department (Front Desk)
- (203) 946-6255 or 6256
Utility Companies
- United Illuminating (Electricity)
1-800-722-5584 - Southern Connecticut Gas Company
1-800-659-8299 - AT & T (Telephone)
1-800-453-7638 - Comcast (Cable, Internet)
1-800-COMCAST
Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities
- Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Connecticut
An online handbook published by the state of Connecticut. You can learn about your basic rights as a tenant or landlord, as well as the different legal services available in the state. - Connecticut Landlord/Tenant FAQ Page
- Landlord-Tenant Dictionary
Legal Assistance
- Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
You may file a complaint here if you feel you’ve been discriminated against in your housing search. - New Haven Legal Assistance Association
(203) 946-4811 - Lawyer Referral Service, New Haven County
(203) 562-5750
Professional Movers & Storage
Other
Last Updated: April 21, 2009 (jp).
