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Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026
Security deposit limits, eviction notice requirements, rent increase rules, and every compliance deadline for Connecticut landlords. 29 cities covered.
Based on Connecticut state statutes + local rent control ordinances. Updated August 2026.
Connecticut Landlord Law Summary
In Connecticut, landlords must return security deposits within 30 days, provide 3-day eviction notice for nonpayment, and do not cap rent increases. No just cause eviction requirement.
Connecticut Landlord Rules at a Glance
Key compliance requirements every Connecticut landlord must follow.
What Happens If You Violate Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Law
Security deposit violation: Tenant may recover up to 2x the deposit plus attorney fees.
- Late deposit return: Miss the 30-day deadline and tenants can sue for up to 2x the withheld amount, plus interest.
- Improper eviction notice: Wrong notice period or procedure = case dismissed. You restart from zero and owe additional court costs.
- Illegal entry: Entering without 24-hour notice = harassment claim. Tenants can terminate the lease and sue for damages.
- Fair housing violation: First offense: $16,000+ federal fine. Repeat: $65,000+. Plus actual damages, attorney fees, and potential criminal penalties.
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Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Statutes
The laws that govern residential rentals in Connecticut.
Connecticut General Statutes — Landlord-Tenant
Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-1 et seq.
Comprehensive landlord-tenant law covering security deposits, habitability, eviction, and tenant rights.
PA 24-111 Rent Stabilization
Public Act 24-111
Introduced rent stabilization measures for qualifying buildings in Connecticut, effective 2024.
Connecticut Landlord Law Topics
Explore detailed rules by topic for any Connecticut city.
Security Deposit Laws
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Eviction Process & Notice Requirements
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Rent Increase Laws
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Landlord Entry & Access Rules
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Maintenance & Habitability Standards
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Late Fee Limits
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Lease Termination & Renewal
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Fair Housing Protections
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Tenant Screening Rules
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Required Landlord Disclosures
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Rent Control
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Property Registration Requirements
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Top 10 Connecticut Cities — Landlord Law Coverage
The largest Connecticut cities by population, with median rent and deposit cap data.
All 29 Connecticut Cities
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Deposit deadlines, notice requirements, required disclosures — everything in one page.
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Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019
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