Connecticut Residential Lease Agreement
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Connecticut Legal Requirements
Key CT statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by Connecticut General Statutes §47a-1 et seq. (Landlord and Tenant Act)
- Security deposit: maximum 2 months' rent (or 1 month if tenant is 62 or older); must earn interest at the prevailing savings account rate
- Interest on the deposit must be paid annually or credited against rent
- Deposit must be returned within 30 days of termination (or 15 days of receiving tenant's new address, whichever is later)
- Landlord must provide written summary of rights and responsibilities at lease signing
- Landlord must maintain premises in habitable condition under §47a-7
Restrictions & Limits
- Connecticut prohibits discrimination based on source of income (e.g., Section 8 vouchers) in many circumstances
- No-cause evictions of month-to-month tenants require 3 months' notice in Connecticut
- Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing belongings) is prohibited and results in significant penalties
- Retaliatory rent increases or evictions within 6 months of a tenant complaint are presumed retaliatory
Notice Requirements
Month-to-month tenancy: 3 months' notice from landlord for no-cause termination. Nonpayment of rent: 3-day notice to quit before court filing. Lease violation: 15-day notice to remedy.
Official Statute References
Primary Connecticut statutes governing this document type.
Connecticut Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under Connecticut law.
What is the security deposit limit in Connecticut?
Connecticut caps security deposits at 2 months' rent — reduced to 1 month's rent for tenants aged 62 or older. The landlord must pay interest on the deposit annually at the prevailing savings account rate and return it within 30 days of lease termination with an itemized statement.
Can Connecticut landlords refuse Section 8 tenants?
Generally no. Connecticut's Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on source of lawful income in most residential rental situations. Landlords who refuse to rent to applicants solely because they use housing assistance vouchers may face discrimination complaints and penalties.
What notice must a Connecticut landlord give to terminate a month-to-month tenancy?
Connecticut requires 3 months' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause. This is significantly longer than most states. For tenancies with cause (nonpayment, lease violation), notice periods are shorter: 3 days for nonpayment, 15 days for other violations.
What are the penalties for illegal eviction in Connecticut?
A landlord who engages in self-help eviction (changing locks, removing tenant's belongings, shutting off utilities) faces substantial penalties under §47a-46: the tenant can recover actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. Connecticut courts take self-help eviction violations very seriously.
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