Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Connecticut landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
3
out of 10
Tenant Leaning
Key Law Summary — Connecticut
🏦
Security Deposit Max
2 months
📋
Eviction Notice
3 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
75 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
5% after 9-day grace
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$175
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Connecticut
→No statewide rent control
⚖ Tenant Rights in Connecticut
→Right to cure
→Repair & deduct
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Radon
✓ Flood zone
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Connecticut
1
Serve Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 3 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $175
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 75 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score3/10
Eviction Avg75 days
Notice Period3 days
Entry Notice24hr