Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)
Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.
Security deposits
Return deadline
Spot-check advised30 days
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Connecticut →
Itemized statement required
Spot-check advisedYes
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Connecticut →
Interest on the deposit
VerifiedYes
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21 · Last verified June 10, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Connecticut →
Interest rule
VerifiedInterest is paid at the deposit-index rate the CT Banking Commissioner sets each year. The 2026 deposit index is 0.49% — confirm the current year's rate before relying on it.
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21 · Last verified June 10, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Connecticut →
Rent, fees, and notice
Late fee limit
VerifiedLesser of $50 or 5% of rent
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Late fee tool for Connecticut →
Late fee grace period
Verified9 days
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Late fee tool for Connecticut →
The Connecticut Landlord Law Cheat Sheet
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