📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Connecticut Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Connecticut balances rights with Fair Rent Commissions in some towns and specific deposit interest requirements statewide.
Fair Rent Comm.
Rent Control
1-2 Months
Deposit Limit
30 days
Deposit Return
3 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- Maximum Limit: 2 months rent (1 month if tenant is 62+).
- Escrow: Must be held in a CT escrow account.
- Interest: Must pay annual interest (rate set by Banking Commissioner).
- Return Deadline: 30 days or 15 days after receiving forwarding address (whichever is later).
Eviction Process
Connecticut has a statutory 9-day grace period for rent before it's considered late.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 3 days | Notice to Quit (after 9-day grace) |
| Lapse of Time | 3 days | Lease expiration |
| Violation of Lease | 15 days | To cure or quit (Kapa Notice) |
| Nuisance | 3 days | Serious nuisance |
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