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Connecticut Security Deposit Return Letter (Itemized Statement)

The itemized statement Connecticut requires when you keep any part of a deposit — due within 21 days under C.G.S. § 47a-21 — generated from the deposit settlement in your ledger, with every deduction, the refund, the interest and the statute already in it.

Free forever · emailed with a delivery record · reviewed against Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 830 (Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenant)
21 daysReturn deadline21 days (or 10 days after a forwarding address)
2 months’ rentMaximum depositTwo months’ rent; one month for tenants 62 or older
YesInterest owedYes, annually at the Banking Commissioner’s rate
RequiredItemized statementRequired

What applies to your Connecticut move-out?

Pick the situation; the rule on each card is Connecticut's statutory minimum — your lease can be more generous to the tenant, never less.

21days
Deductions takenSend the itemized list and the balance within 21 days. Normal wear and tear is never deductible; unpaid rent, damage beyond wear, and charges the lease allows are.Generated in-app from the settlement
21days
Full refundNo deductions to list, but the refund itself is still due within the same period. The statement is your proof of the date.Generated in-app from the settlement
Clock paused
No forwarding addressIn Connecticut the period runs from the tenant's written forwarding address — hold the deposit, document the request, and send the moment you have one.Reference
Yes
Interest on the depositYes, annually at the Banking Commissioner’s rate. The statement shows the interest as its own line.Added to the statement automatically

What a Connecticut deposit statement must contain

Tenant name(s) and the rental addressPlus the date the tenant surrendered the premises — that is when the 21 days start (or the day you receive the forwarding address, in Connecticut).
The deposit held, including pet depositsThe full amount received at move-in, and the interest accrued on it, so the math adds up from the tenant's side.
Each deduction, described and priced"Damage" is not enough; "carpet replacement, bedroom 2, tenant-caused stain — $240" is. Attach receipts or estimates.C.G.S. § 47a-21
The balance refunded (or owed)If deductions exceed the deposit, the statement doubles as the demand for the difference.
Sent to the forwarding address, on timeMail it to the address the tenant gave; keep the date and the method. 21 days (or 10 days after a forwarding address).
Landlord signature and dateAnd a copy on file with the lease — the court asks for it if the tenant sues.auto-logged

How it works

1 · Settle the depositAccounting → Deposit Disposition → Settle. Deposit held is pulled from the lease; add each deduction with a description and amount.
2 · Review the statementThe Connecticut deadline, the statute, the interest line and the deduction list are filled in. Add the forwarding address and receipts.
3 · Send and keep the recordEmailed to the tenant and downloadable for mailing; date, method and the PDF are logged with the tenant — the ledger posts the refund at the same time.

Connecticut deposit return FAQ

How long does a Connecticut landlord have to return a security deposit?

21 days (or 10 days after a forwarding address) (C.G.S. § 47a-21).

What can I deduct from the deposit in Connecticut?

Unpaid rent and charges the lease allows, and damage beyond normal wear and tear. Not routine cleaning, repainting, or carpet wear from ordinary use. Each deduction must be itemized.

Is there a limit on the deposit in Connecticut?

Yes: Two months’ rent; one month for tenants 62 or older.

Do I owe interest on the deposit?

Yes, annually at the Banking Commissioner’s rate.

What if the deductions are more than the deposit?

The statement shows the balance owed and the tenant is liable for it. The in-app settlement posts the difference to accounts receivable so it is not forgotten.

Settle the deposit and send the Connecticut statement in one step

Deductions, refund, deadline and the statute filled in from your ledger. Free.

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Deadlines and rules are Connecticut's statutory minimums as of 2026, 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.