Connecticut Lease Agreement PDF
Connecticut at a glance: Security Deposit Limit: 2 months' rent; 1 month for tenants age 62+ · Deposit Return Deadline: 30 days after termination (or 15 days after forwarding address provided) · Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month: 3 days (non-payment); varies for other causes
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Lease Agreements in Connecticut
Connecticut landlord-tenant law is governed by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a. Connecticut provides strong protections for tenants, including a security deposit cap of two months' rent (one month for tenants 62 and older) and a "just cause" eviction requirement in many circumstances.
Deposits must be returned within 30 days (or 15 days after the tenant provides a forwarding address, whichever is later). Connecticut has no statewide rent control.
Connecticut Lease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Connecticut Rule |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Limit | 2 months' rent; 1 month for tenants age 62+ |
| Deposit Return Deadline | 30 days after termination (or 15 days after forwarding address provided) |
| Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month | 3 days (non-payment); varies for other causes |
| Eviction Notice (Non-Payment) | 3-Day Notice to Quit |
| Rent Control | None statewide |
| Governing Law | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a |
Connecticut Legal Requirements
- Security deposit capped at 2 months' rent; 1 month for tenants age 62+.
- Deposits must be returned within 30 days with itemized deductions.
- Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
- Landlords must maintain premises in a safe condition meeting housing codes.
- Connecticut requires "just cause" for eviction in many circumstances after a tenant has lived in the unit.
Connecticut Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Connecticut legal resources or your state legislature's official website.