Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Laws

Key legal requirements for residential landlords and property managers operating in Connecticut.

Governing statute: Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-1 to 47a-74

Security Deposit

Maximum Limit

Two months' rent (one month for tenants 62 or older)

Return Deadline

30 days (or 15 days if tenant provides forwarding address)

Itemized Statement

Required

Maintenance & Repairs

Landlord Obligations

Comply with housing codes, keep premises fit and habitable, maintain common areas, provide adequate heat (Oct 1 - May 15), running water, pest control

Tenant Remedies

Report to housing inspector, rent escrow, repair and deduct, or lease termination if premises are uninhabitable

Emergency Repair Timeline

Reasonable time; immediate action required for health/safety hazards

Notice Requirements

Entry Notice

Reasonable notice (no specific statutory minimum)

Rent Increase

30 days for month-to-month

Lease Termination

3 days (for lease violation); 30 days for month-to-month

Eviction Notice Periods

Non-Payment of Rent

3 days

Lease Violation

15 days

Unconditional Quit

Not applicable

Disclaimer: This is a general summary of Connecticut landlord-tenant law and does not constitute legal advice. Local ordinances may impose additional requirements. Consult a qualified Connecticut attorney for specific situations. Last reviewed: 2026-05.

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