Connecticut Landlord Notices Pack

CONNECTICUT LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

Comprehensive Notice Templates Under Connecticut Landlord-Tenant Law
Updated for 2024 Legislative Changes (P.A. 24-143)

IMPORTANT: 2024 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Effective October 1, 2024, Connecticut requires 45 days' written notice for any rent increase on rental agreements entered into, renewed, or extended on or after that date (P.A. 24-143). A tenant's failure to respond to such notice does not constitute agreement to the proposed increase.

NOTICE 1: THREE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

CONNECTICUT STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO CONN. GEN. STAT. § 47a-23

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: CT ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: CT ZIP: [____]
Unit/Apt. No.: [____]

NOTICE TO QUIT POSSESSION OR OCCUPANCY

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default under the terms of your rental agreement for the above-described premises by reason of nonpayment of rent due.

RENT OWED:

DEMAND:

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-23, you are hereby given THREE (3) DAYS from the date of service of this notice to quit possession or occupancy of the above-described premises.

DEADLINE: You must pay the full amount owed or quit possession on or before [__/__/____].

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Payment shall be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Certified Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Other: [________________]

Payment shall be delivered to: [________________________________]

During the hours of: [________________________________]

FAILURE TO COMPLY:

If you fail to pay the full amount due or quit possession within three (3) days after service of this notice, the landlord will commence summary process (eviction) proceedings in Superior Court to recover possession of the premises, unpaid rent, court costs, and attorney's fees as permitted by law.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]

NOTICE 2: NOTICE TO QUIT FOR LEASE VIOLATION

CONNECTICUT STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO CONN. GEN. STAT. § 47a-23

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Connecticut [____]

NOTICE TO QUIT POSSESSION OR OCCUPANCY

You are hereby notified that you are in violation of the terms of your rental agreement and/or applicable law. The specific acts and/or omissions constituting the breach are as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION(S):

☐ Serious nuisance
☐ Unauthorized occupant(s): [________________________________]
☐ Unauthorized pet(s): [________________________________]
☐ Violation affecting health and safety
☐ Damage to property: [________________________________]
☐ Illegal activity: [________________________________]
☐ Other lease violation: [________________________________]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:
Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]

NOTICE PERIOD:

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-23, you are hereby given notice to quit possession of the premises:

☐ Lapse of Time / Expiration of Lease: Notice period expires on [__/__/____] (at least 3 days)
☐ Serious Nuisance: Notice period expires on [__/__/____] (at least 3 days)
☐ Nonpayment of Rent: Notice period expires on [__/__/____] (at least 3 days)
☐ Other Violation: Notice period expires on [__/__/____] (at least 15 days)

FAILURE TO COMPLY:

If you fail to quit possession by the deadline, the landlord will commence summary process proceedings to recover possession.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 3: NOTICE OF LEASE TERMINATION (END OF TERM)

CONNECTICUT NOTICE OF TERMINATION PURSUANT TO CONN. GEN. STAT. § 47a-23

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Connecticut [____]

NOTICE TO QUIT POSSESSION - TERMINATION OF TENANCY

☐ LANDLORD-INITIATED TERMINATION
☐ TENANT-INITIATED TERMINATION

Dear [________________________________]:

This letter serves as formal notice to terminate the tenancy and quit possession of the above-referenced property.

TYPE OF TENANCY:

☐ Week-to-Week Tenancy - Notice to quit at least 3 days before expiration
☐ Month-to-Month Tenancy - Notice to quit at least 3 days before expiration
☐ Fixed-Term Lease - Lease expires on [__/__/____]

NOTICE TO QUIT DATE: [__/__/____]

TERMINATION DATE / QUIT DATE: [__/__/____]

REASON FOR TERMINATION (if applicable):
☐ End of lease term / lapse of time
☐ Non-renewal of periodic tenancy
☐ Sale of property
☐ Landlord or family member moving in
☐ Major renovation/rehabilitation
☐ Other: [________________________________]

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Remove all personal belongings by the termination date
2. Return all keys, garage door openers, and access devices to: [________________________________]
3. Leave the premises in clean condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted
4. Remove all trash and debris
5. Disconnect utilities in your name as of [__/__/____]
6. Provide forwarding address for security deposit return

SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21, your security deposit (less any lawful deductions) and an itemized statement will be mailed to your forwarding address within:
☐ Fifteen (15) days - if you provide a forwarding address within two days of vacating
☐ Thirty (30) days - otherwise

FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Please provide your forwarding address in writing:

Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 4: NOTICE OF ENTRY (INSPECTION/REPAIRS)

CONNECTICUT NOTICE OF ENTRY PURSUANT TO CONN. GEN. STAT. § 47a-16

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Connecticut [____]

NOTICE OF LANDLORD'S INTENT TO ENTER PREMISES

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-16, you are hereby notified that the landlord or landlord's authorized agent intends to enter your rental unit.

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]

TIME OF ENTRY: Between [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM and [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE OF ENTRY:

☐ Routine inspection
☐ Make repairs: [________________________________]
☐ Make improvements or alterations
☐ Supply agreed services
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective tenants
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective purchasers
☐ Exhibit unit to contractors/workmen
☐ Exhibit unit to mortgagees
☐ Pest control treatment
☐ Other: [________________________________]

PERSON(S) WHO WILL ENTER:

Name: [________________________________]
Company (if applicable): [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

Under Connecticut law (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16):

• The landlord must give reasonable written or oral notice of intent to enter
• Entry must be at reasonable times
• The landlord may enter without consent only in case of emergency
• The tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent

TENANT'S PRESENCE:

☐ Your presence is requested
☐ Your presence is not required

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you have questions or need to reschedule, please contact:

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 5: FORTY-FIVE DAY NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

CONNECTICUT STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO P.A. 24-143 (Effective October 1, 2024)

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Connecticut [____]

FORTY-FIVE DAY NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

Dear [________________________________]:

Pursuant to Connecticut Public Act 24-143 (effective October 1, 2024), this letter serves as official notice that your monthly rent will be increased as detailed below. Connecticut law requires at least forty-five (45) days' written notice for any rent increase.

CURRENT RENT INFORMATION:

NEW RENT INFORMATION:

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:

☐ This notice is being provided at least forty-five (45) days before the effective date of the rent increase, as required by P.A. 24-143.

☐ For month-to-month or shorter lease terms, notice is being provided at least one full lease term before the effective date.

IMPORTANT: Under Connecticut law, your failure to respond to this notice does NOT constitute your agreement to the proposed rent increase.

ACCEPTANCE:

If you wish to continue your tenancy at the new rental rate, please confirm your acceptance in writing to the landlord. Your continued occupancy after the effective date will constitute acceptance of the new rent amount.

DECLINING THE INCREASE:

If you do not wish to pay the increased rent, you may provide written notice of your intent to terminate your tenancy in accordance with your lease terms and Connecticut law.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Beginning [__/__/____], rent payments of $[________________________________] shall be due on the [____] day of each month.

Payment shall be made to: [________________________________]
Payment address: [________________________________]
Accepted payment methods: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 6: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION LETTER

CONNECTICUT SECURITY DEPOSIT DISPOSITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO CONN. GEN. STAT. § 47a-21

Date: [__/__/____]

TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________], Connecticut [____]
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Date Forwarding Address Provided: [__/__/____]
☐ Within 2 days of vacating ☐ More than 2 days after vacating ☐ Not provided

LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: CT ZIP: [____]

TENANCY INFORMATION:
Lease Start Date: [__/__/____]
Lease End Date: [__/__/____]
Date Possession Returned: [__/__/____]
Keys Returned: ☐ Yes ☐ No

RETURN DEADLINE:

☐ 15 days (tenant provided forwarding address within 2 days of vacating)
☐ 30 days (tenant did not provide forwarding address within 2 days)

Deadline for this return: [__/__/____]

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING:

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:

DEPOSIT DISPOSITION:

☐ Check enclosed in the amount of $[________________________________]
☐ Full deposit applied to amounts owed; no refund due
☐ Deposit insufficient; tenant owes additional $[________________________________]

CONNECTICUT LAW NOTICE:

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-21:

• Maximum Security Deposit: Two (2) months' rent (one month for tenants 62 or older)
• Return Deadline: 15 days if tenant provides forwarding address within 2 days of vacating; otherwise 30 days
• Interest: Required on deposits held for more than one year (at a rate set by the Banking Commissioner)
• Escrow Required: Deposit must be held in an escrow account

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 7: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

CONNECTICUT MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Connecticut [____]

NOTICE OF MOVE-OUT INSPECTION

Dear [________________________________]:

As your tenancy is scheduled to end on [__/__/____], we are writing to inform you of the move-out inspection process.

INSPECTION DETAILS:

Proposed Inspection Date: [__/__/____]
Proposed Inspection Time: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

YOUR RIGHT TO BE PRESENT:

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21, you have the right to be present during the move-out inspection. A walk-through inspection helps ensure both parties document the condition of the premises.

☐ I wish to be present at the inspection
☐ I do not wish to be present at the inspection

SCHEDULING:

If the proposed date/time does not work for you, please contact us to reschedule:

Contact Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

PLEASE RESPOND BY: [__/__/____]

MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST:

Kitchen:
☐ Clean stove, oven, and range hood
☐ Clean refrigerator inside and out
☐ Clean dishwasher
☐ Clean countertops and cabinets (inside and out)
☐ Clean sink and disposal
☐ Clean floors

Bathrooms:
☐ Clean toilet, tub, shower, and sink
☐ Clean mirrors and fixtures
☐ Clean floors
☐ Remove mold/mildew

General (All Rooms):
☐ Patch small nail holes (per lease terms)
☐ Clean all light fixtures
☐ Clean windows and window sills
☐ Clean blinds/window coverings
☐ Vacuum carpets/clean floors
☐ Remove all personal belongings
☐ Remove all trash and debris

Exterior (if applicable):
☐ Clean patio/balcony/deck
☐ Remove all personal items from yard

ITEMS TO RETURN:

☐ All keys (quantity: [____])
☐ Garage door opener(s) (quantity: [____])
☐ Mailbox key
☐ Pool/amenity access cards
☐ Parking permits
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Return items to: [________________________________]

IMPORTANT - SECURITY DEPOSIT TIMELINE:

To receive your security deposit within 15 days (instead of 30 days), you must provide your forwarding address in writing within 2 days of vacating.

FORWARDING ADDRESS:

Please provide your forwarding address for security deposit return:

New Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR LANDLORD NOTICES
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

I, [________________________________], being duly sworn, hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the following notice:

TYPE OF NOTICE SERVED:

☐ Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
☐ Notice to Quit for Lease Violation
☐ Notice of Lease Termination
☐ Notice of Entry
☐ Forty-Five Day Notice of Rent Increase
☐ Security Deposit Itemization Letter
☐ Move-Out Inspection Notice
☐ Other: [________________________________]

SERVED UPON:

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Property Address: [________________________________], Connecticut [____]

METHOD OF SERVICE:

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23, notice to quit may be served by:

☐ Personal Service: Delivered directly to tenant at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location: [________________________________]

☐ Abode Service: Left at the tenant's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion
Person served: [________________________________]
Time: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

☐ Posting: Posted on the premises (if no one can be found)
Posted on [__/__/____] at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location posted: [________________________________]

☐ Certified Mail: Mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested
Tracking Number: [________________________________]
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ First-Class Mail: Mailed via first-class mail
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]

DECLARATION:

I declare under penalty of false statement under the laws of the State of Connecticut that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on [__/__/____] at [________________________________], Connecticut.

________________________________________
Signature of Person Who Served Notice

Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

CONNECTICUT LANDLORD-TENANT LAW QUICK REFERENCE

Key Notice Periods:

Security Deposit Rules:

• Maximum Amount: Two (2) months' rent (one month for tenants 62 or older)
• Return Deadline: 15 days if tenant provides forwarding address within 2 days; otherwise 30 days
• Interest Required: Yes, for deposits held more than one year
• Escrow Required: Yes
• Itemization Required: Yes

2024 Legislative Update:

• 45-Day Rent Increase Notice: Required for agreements entered, renewed, or extended on or after October 1, 2024
• Tenant's failure to respond does NOT constitute agreement to increase

This notice pack is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Connecticut landlord-tenant laws were updated in 2024. Consult with a Connecticut-licensed attorney for specific legal matters.