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Conn. Gen. Stat. Chapter 830

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Connecticut caps deposits at 2 months rent (1 month if the tenant is 62 or older), requires annual interest paid at the Banking Commissioner rate, and mandates a 9-day grace period before any late fee (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a). Deposits return within 30 days, or 15 days after a forwarding address.

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(b)

Deposit cap

2× rent; 1× if any tenant is 62+.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(i)

Deposit interest

Annual interest at the deposit index rate.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a

Late fee grace

9-day grace period before any late fee.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23

Nonpayment notice

3-day notice to quit after grace.

Required disclosures in Connecticut

Quick reference for Connecticut landlords

Security deposit cap2× (1× if 62+)
Deposit return deadline30 days from move-out
Notice before entryReasonable notice (§ 47a-16)

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