Connecticut landlord-tenant law
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Maximum two months' rent; one month's rent if the tenant is 62 or older. |
| Deposit return deadline | Within 21 days after the tenancy ends, or 15 days after receiving the tenant's written forwarding address, whichever is later. |
| Notice to enter | Not yet verified |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
Maximum two months' rent; one month's rent if the tenant is 62 or older.
Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(b) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Within 21 days after the tenancy ends, or 15 days after receiving the tenant's written forwarding address, whichever is later. Includes accrued interest and an itemized statement of deductions. Penalty for violations: twice the deposit.
Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
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Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
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Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
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