Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

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Security Deposit Notice Period Eviction Late Fee Lease Termination Rent Increase Habitability Landlord Entry Fair Housing

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Security Deposit Rules

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21

Security deposit limited to 2 months rent (1 month for tenants 62+). Must be returned within 30 days. Interest must be paid annually at rate set by banking commissioner.

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Notice Period Requirements

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23

Month-to-month requires 3 days written notice (uniquely short). Lease violations require notice per lease terms.

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Eviction Process

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23

Nonpayment: landlord must wait until rent is 9 days late, then serve Notice to Quit giving 3 days. Lease violation: Notice to Quit with 15 days for most violations.

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Late Fee Rules

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a

Late fee allowed only after 9-day grace period. Fee cannot exceed 5% of rent or $50, whichever is less. One of the most tenant-protective late fee statutes.

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Lease Termination

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23

Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month requires 3 days notice. Early termination for military, domestic violence, or if unit is condemned.

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Rent Increase Rules

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4

No statewide rent control. Some municipalities may have local ordinances. Proper notice required for increases on month-to-month tenancies.

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Habitability Standards

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7

Landlord must maintain premises in fit and habitable condition, comply with housing codes, keep common areas safe, provide heat and hot water. Tenant may escrow rent with court.

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