Connecticut Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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The Connecticut standard residential lease agreement formalizes an arrangement between a landlord and tenant where a residential unit is leased in exchange for monthly payments. The contract states the responsibilities of each party during the lease term and the legal consequences for failing to comply with their respective obligations.

Connecticut Standard Residential Lease Agreement

The Connecticut standard residential lease agreement formalizes an arrangement between a landlord and tenant where a residential unit is leased in exchange for monthly payments. The contract states the responsibilities of each party during the lease term and the legal consequences for failing to comply with their respective obligations.

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Last updated January 10th, 2024

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The Connecticut standard residential lease agreement formalizes an arrangement between a landlord and tenant where a residential unit is leased in exchange for monthly payments. The contract states the responsibilities of each party during the lease term and the legal consequences for failing to comply with their respective obligations.

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Rental Application – This form is completed by lease applicants so the landlord can determine the most suitable candidate.

Required Disclosures (4)

  1. Common Interest Community (PDF) – A written disclosure must be provided to tenants if the rental property is in a common interest community.[1]
  2. Fire Sprinkler System – If the rental building has a fire sprinkler system, the tenant must be notified that the system is in place and the date of the last inspection.[2]
  3. Landlord Identity – The tenant must be given the name and address of the property manager and the person authorized to receive notices.[3]
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – If the rental property was built on or prior to 1978, the tenant must be given this disclosure form.[4]

Security Deposit Laws

  • Maximum Amount ($) – 2 months’ rent. 1 month’s rent if the tenant is over 62 years old.[5]
  • Returning to Tenant – Within 30 days after tenancy ends or 15 days within receiving tenants new address, whichever is later.[6]

Rent Grace Period

There is a nine-day rent grace period in Connecticut.[7]

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. § 47a-3e
  2. § 47a-3f(b)
  3. § 47a-6(a)
  4. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  5. § 47a-21(b)
  6. § 47a-21(d)(2)
  7. § 47a-15a