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Connecticut Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Connecticut-compliant lease with every disclosure the state requires built in, not bolted on — 9 state-specific clauses plus 11 universal ones. Fill it in, e-sign it, and it lives with the tenant record.

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Free forever · e-signature included · reviewed against Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 830 (Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant)
Two months’ rentSecurity deposit capC.G.S. § 47a-21
21 daysDeposit returnafter move-out
≤5%Late fee ruleLesser of $5 per day (max $50) or 5% of the delinquent rent
3 daysNotice for non-paymentC.G.S. §§ 47a-15, 47a-23

What a Connecticut lease must include

Connecticut is one of the few states that requires landlords to pay interest on security deposits every year, at a rate set by the Banking Commissioner (C.G.S. § 47a-21). Deposits are capped at two months’ rent — one month for tenants 62 or older — and must be...

These are the clauses and disclosures our Connecticut template carries. Each cites the statute it comes from; the ones marked checkbox are filled from your property's answers.

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Security deposit limit noticeUnder Connecticut law (CGS § 47a-21(b)), the security deposit for a residential lease may not exceed two (2) months' ren...CGS § 47a-21(b)
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Security deposit return termsLandlord shall return the security deposit, together with accrued interest and an itemized statement of any deductions,...CGS § 47a-21(d)
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Repair & habitability noticeUnder CGS § 47a-7, Landlord shall: (a) comply with the requirements of applicable building, housing, and fire codes mate...CGS § 47a-7 (Landlord duty); § 47a-14h (hous...
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Bed bug disclosureBED-BUG DISCLOSURE (CGS § 47a-7a): Connecticut law requires Landlord to disclose Landlord's knowledge of any current or...CGS § 47a-7acheckbox
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Mold disclosureConnecticut does not have a statewide statute requiring mold disclosure in residential leases. Landlord nonetheless repr...No statewide statute
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Floodplain disclosureConnecticut does not have a statewide statute requiring landlord disclosure of FEMA flood-zone status to residential ten...No statewide residential disclosure statute
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Smoking policyConnecticut has no statewide statute prohibiting or regulating smoking in private residential rentals. Smoking on the Pr...No statewide residential statute
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Common interest communityCOMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY DISCLOSURE (CGS § 47a-3a): If the Premises is part of a common interest community (such as a c...CGS § 47a-3acheckbox
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Fire safety disclosureFIRE-SAFETY DISCLOSURE — BOARDING HOUSES & SROs (CGS § 47a-7d): If the Premises is a boarding house, rooming house, or s...CGS § 47a-7dcheckbox
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Universal clauses (11)Lead-based paint (pre-1978), pets, utilities, entry, subletting, holdover, notices, signatures — the parts every state shares.

How it works

1 · Answer eight questionsProperty, unit, tenant, rent, deposit, term, pets, utilities. The Connecticut checkboxes come from your property record.
2 · Review the leaseEvery Connecticut clause is in place with its statute. Edit any paragraph; required disclosures can't be removed by accident.
3 · E-sign & collect rentTenant signs on their phone. The signed PDF, autopay and the move-in checklist attach to the tenant automatically.

Connecticut lease FAQ

Does Connecticut cap security deposits?

Yes — the cap is two months’ rent, and it must be returned within 21 days (C.G.S. § 47a-21). The template states both in the deposit clause.

What late fee can a Connecticut landlord charge?

Lesser of $5 per day (max $50) or 5% of the delinquent rent See C.G.S. § 47a-15a. The template carries the rule and the grace period you set.

Is a lead-paint disclosure required?

For any building built before 1978, yes — it is federal (42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The template includes the EPA pamphlet acknowledgment automatically.

Is this lease legally binding once e-signed?

Yes. Electronic signatures are valid under the federal E-SIGN Act and Connecticut's UETA; the signed PDF, audit trail and timestamps are stored with the tenant record.

Can I edit the template?

Every paragraph is editable before signing. Clauses Connecticut requires are marked and cannot be removed by accident.

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The clause list mirrors the Connecticut disclosure set in the My Rental Spot lease builder and is reviewed against Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 830 (Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.

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