Conn. Gen. Stat. Chapter 830
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Connecticut caps deposits at 2 months rent (1 month if the tenant is 62 or older), requires annual interest paid at the Banking Commissioner rate, and mandates a 9-day grace period before any late fee (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a). Deposits return within 30 days, or 15 days after a forwarding address.
Template information updated September 2026.
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What is in this Connecticut template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as Identity of landlord/agent (§ 47a-6) and Federal lead-paint (pre-1978). Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(b)
Deposit cap
2× rent; 1× if any tenant is 62+.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(i)
Deposit interest
Annual interest at the deposit index rate.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a
Late fee grace
9-day grace period before any late fee.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23
Nonpayment notice
3-day notice to quit after grace.
Required disclosures in Connecticut
- ·Identity of landlord/agent (§ 47a-6)
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Connecticut landlords
| Security deposit cap | 2× (1× if 62+) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | Reasonable notice (§ 47a-16) |
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