A Connecticut rental application allows a landlord to select the most suitable individual for a residential tenancy by collecting pertinent information and performing background checks. Should the landlord choose to screen tenants, all individuals intent on renting a residential unit will receive an application form to fill out. Personal information, employment and rental history, income, and other important information must be entered into the document. Landlords may charge applicants a fee for the processing of the rental application, including the cost for criminal background checks, credit reports, and the like.

Maximum Fees ($)

Application Fee – Not mentioned in state statutes.

Pet Deposit – Not mentioned in state statutes.

Security Deposit (§ 47a-21(b)) – Two (2) Months’ Rent (1 month’s rent if over 62 years old)

Realtor Version

Connecticut Association of Realtors Residential Rental Application – An application form provided by the Association of Realtors to be used by landlords to screen tenants.

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