State Landlord Laws
Connecticut Landlord
Tenant Laws
Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a Connecticut landlord.
Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Maximum is 2 months' rent for tenants under 62, and 1 month's rent for tenants 62 and older (CGS § 47a-21). Must be returned within 30 days.
3-day notice to quit for nonpayment of rent. 15-day notice for other material violations.
Connecticut does not have statewide rent control, but certain municipalities (e.g., Hartford, Bridgeport) have limited rent control ordinances for specific housing types.
- ›Move-in/move-out condition statement (CGS § 47a-11c)
- ›Landlord's name and address
- ›Summary of tenant rights (CGS § 47a-11c)
- ›Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
Connecticut's summary process eviction takes 5–10 weeks on average due to mandatory waiting periods and court scheduling.
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