CT Inherited Tenants Question

[Andrew B.]

Hi BP,

I hope you're all having a great new year!  My questions are regarding inherited tenants in a property I recently purchased.  The unit is under a joint lease between 3 people.  2 of the 3 people indicated January 1st they'll be moving out (without the proper 30 day written notice required in the lease).  The 3rd person indicated they would like to stay.  My questions are:

1) Is a new background check/lease appropriate for the 3rd tenant to determine if they can afford the unit on their own?

2) I assume the security deposit remains since all 3 tenants have not vacated the unit and any claim the other tenants have to the security deposit would have to be handled by the 3 of them on the civil side unless that happens?

3) Would a walk-through of the unit be appropriate to attempt to confirm the 2 of the 3 parties have moved out and to assess any potential damage to the unit?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!