Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
Connecticut has comprehensive tenant protection laws with strict security deposit regulations, detailed disclosure requirements, and strong habitability standards. The state provides clear procedures for lease agreements and evictions.
Security Deposit
Limit: 2 months' rent for tenants under 62 years old, 1 month's rent for tenants 62 or older.
Return Period: 30 days after termination of tenancy, or within 15 days of receiving tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later. Must provide itemized statement of deductions and deposit must be held in escrow account.
Rent Increases
No statutory requirement for month-to-month tenancies, but reasonable notice is required. Some municipalities have specific requirements.
Entry Notice
Reasonable notice required, typically 24 hours except in emergencies.
Key Statutes
- Connecticut General Statutes §47a-21 - Security Deposits
- Connecticut General Statutes §47a-7 - Landlord Obligations
- Connecticut General Statutes §47a-16 - Right of Entry
- Connecticut General Statutes §47a-23 - Eviction Process
Common Issues
- Not holding deposits in escrow accounts
- Charging deposits above legal limits
- Not returning deposits within 30 days
- Failure to provide itemized deductions
- Not maintaining habitability standards