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Connecticut landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Connecticut landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Return: 30 days

Late fees

Reasonable; 9-day grace period

Entry notice

Reasonable notice

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Fair rent commissions in some municipalities

Required disclosures

Every Connecticut residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint
Bed bugs
Fire safety

Notable Connecticut quirk

Seniors (62+) get a lower deposit cap.

Eviction timelines in Connecticut

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)

District of Columbia

1 month's rent