Connecticut Lease Agreement: What to Include
January 3, 2025A Connecticut residential lease should reflect the state's specific rules on security deposits, entry notice, late fees, and disclosures — a generic template often misses the details below.
Security deposit
Security deposit limit: 2 months rent; 1 month if tenant age 62+. Interest requirement: Yes. Deposits are generally expected back within 21 after move-out or 15 after forwarding address, whichever later of move-out, with an itemized list of any deductions.
Entry notice and late fees
Entry notice: Reasonable notice; no fixed statutory hours commonly stated. Late fees: Late charge restrictions apply; use state-specific formula/lease review, with a grace period of 9 days. Rent increase notice for month-to-month tenancies: 45 days.
Required disclosures
A Connecticut lease should include or accompany:
- • Federal lead-based paint
- • common interest community rules
- • security deposit interest
- • fire sprinkler/CO where applicable
Eviction notice
For nonpayment of rent, Connecticut generally requires: 3 days. Confirm the current specific requirement before relying on it for an actual notice.
The bottom line
See LeasePilot HQ's full Connecticut landlord-tenant law summary for the complete breakdown with sources, or generate a lease with Connecticut-specific clauses built in automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I charge as a security deposit in Connecticut?
2 months rent; 1 month if tenant age 62+. Confirm current specifics before setting a deposit amount.
How much notice do I need to evict a tenant for nonpayment in Connecticut?
3 days. Notice requirements can change, so confirm the current statute before filing.
What disclosures does Connecticut require in a lease?
At minimum: Federal lead-based paint, common interest community rules, security deposit interest, fire sprinkler/CO where applicable. Requirements can be added by local ordinance on top of state law, so check your specific city or county as well.