Connecticut Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Connecticut
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Connecticut requires just cause for eviction for tenants who have lived in a unit more than one year or after their lease expires. Security deposits limited to 2 months' rent.
Security Deposit Max
2 months's rent
Deposit Return
30 days
Entry Notice Required
Not required
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
2 months' rent (1 month for tenants 62+)
Protection Exists
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Deposit Return Period
30 days after move-out
Protection Exists
⚠️
Entry Notice Required
Reasonable notice (not defined by statute)
Limited Protection
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
❌
Repair & Deduct
Not explicitly allowed
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Required after lease term / 1+ year tenancy
Strong Protection
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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