Statutes

In Connecticut, landlord-tenant relationships are primarily governed laws: Title 47a Chapters 830 to 834 (Secs. 47a-1 to 47a-74) Landlord and Tenant which deals with general provisions applicable to both commercial and residential leases, covering aspects such as lease agreements, the rights and obligations of both parties, and remedies in case of disputes. Each section is outlined and linked below.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(b)(1) and (2) – Security deposits
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2) – Security deposits
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(h) – Security deposits
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(i) – Security deposits
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(13) and (d) – Security deposits
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2) and (j) and (k) – Security deposits
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3a(a) and (b) – Rental agreement: Payment of rent. Written receipt for cash payment
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15 – Noncompliance by tenant. Remedy of breach by tenant. Landlord’s remedies
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a – Nonpayment of rent by tenant: Landlord’s remedy. Charges for late rent
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14h – Action by individual tenant to enforce landlord’s responsibilities. Payment of rent into court
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-18 – Judicial relief if tenant refuses entry
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-11a – Abandonment of unit by tenant
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23 (Formerly Sec. 52-532) – Notice to quit possession or occupancy of premises. Form. Delivery. Federal termination notice
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16(a) – When landlord may enter rented unit
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16(b) – When landlord may enter rented unit
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16(c) – When landlord may enter rented unit
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16a – Notification by tenant of extended absence. When landlord may enter
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-13 – Failure of landlord to supply essential services. Tenant’s remedies
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6 – Identification of landlord
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-11e – Termination of rental agreement by tenant who is a victim of family violence or sexual assault
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7(a) – Landlord’s responsibilities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-11 – Tenant’s responsibilities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-20 – (Formerly Sec. 19-375a). Retaliatory action by landlord prohibited
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-33 – (Formerly Sec. 52-540a). Defense that action is retaliatory
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4 – Terms prohibited in rental agreement
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4a – Effect of failure to comply with section 47a-7
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4c – Landlord prohibited from requiring electronic funds transfer as exclusive form of payment
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4d – Fees for tenant screening reports
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-565a – Liability of drawer for dishonored check. Service charge on drawer for dishonored check
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-576 – Actions for account or on simple or implied contracts
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-581 – Action on oral contract to be brought within three years