Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Laws
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Notice of Termination for Nonpayment
If rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay rent within nine days thereafter or, in the case of a one-week tenancy, within four days thereafter, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement in accordance with the provisions of sections 47a-23 to 47a-23b, inclusive.
Security Deposit
Connecticut state law limits the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit. Tenants under the age of 62 can be charged up to two months’ rent. Tenants over the age of 62 can only be charged one month of rent.
Connecticut law requires a tenant’s security deposit into an escrow account and interest paid to the tenant on the anniversary date of the tenancy. Upon termination of a tenancy, any tenant may notify the landlord in writing of such tenant’s forwarding address. Not later than thirty days after termination of a tenancy or fifteen days after receiving written notification of such tenant’s forwarding address, whichever is later.
When deducting from the security deposit for any damages by the tenant, the landlord must provide h a written statement itemizing the nature and amount of such damages.
Application Fees
- Application fees: Landlords cannot charge any fees for processing rental applications.
- Screening reports: Landlords can charge up to $50 for a tenant screening report, plus any inflation costs. Landlords must provide a copy of the screening report and receipt to the prospective tenant
Other Notable Laws
Effective October 2013, landlords can no longer require tenants to pay only via electronic funds transfer. Landlords must provide two payment options if one of the methods is via electronic funds transfer.