Housing Problems in Connecticut

Connecticut caps security deposits at two months' rent (one month for tenants 62 years of age or older). Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days of lease termination, along with an itemized written statement and interest accrued on the deposit. Connecticut requires landlords to pay interest at the rate established annually by the state banking commissioner. For nonpayment of rent, a 3-day notice to quit is required before filing summary process (eviction). For other lease violations, an 8-day notice to quit may be required. Connecticut recognizes the implied warranty of habitability — landlords must maintain the property fit for human habitation. Tenants may seek rent reduction, repair costs, or lease termination for uninhabitable conditions. Connecticut has no statewide rent control, but some municipalities have explored local protections. A 3-day notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy is required in some circumstances, but landlords must typically provide adequate notice per the lease or local practice.