Connecticut · Step-by-step guide
How to sign a compliant Connecticut lease.
A practical walkthrough of the six things a Connecticut landlord must get right, in order, before and after signing.
Start My Connecticut Lease →1. Confirm the deposit cap
2 months' rent (1 month if tenant is 62+). Statutory cite: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21.
2. Set late-fee terms correctly
9-day grace period; cap on late fees Landlords generally must allow a 9-day grace period before assessing it.
3. Plan entry notice
Give at least 24 hours' notice before entering the unit outside an emergency.
4. Give correct termination notice
3 days (notice to quit) for a month-to-month tenancy.
5. Attach every required disclosure
Lead-based paint, Bedbug, Common interest community.
6. Return the deposit on time
30 days (or 15 after forwarding address). Statutory cite: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21.
Connecticut guide FAQs
- What order should a Connecticut landlord follow before signing a lease?
- Confirm the deposit cap, set a compliant late fee, plan entry-notice language, set the correct termination notice, attach every required disclosure, and confirm the deposit-return timeline — in that order.
- Where can I find the full list of Connecticut required disclosures?
- See the full disclosure list on the Connecticut state page, or browse disclosure requirements by topic across all states.