Connecticut Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

CONNECTICUT MONTH-TO-MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT

Before you use this: Complete every blank and identify any common-interest-community or sprinkler disclosure below. Check whether the tenant has protection under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23c or another controlling program or local rule.

1. Parties and dwelling

This Agreement is made on [__/__/____] between Landlord [FULL LEGAL NAME] and Tenant(s) [FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]. Landlord leases to Tenant the dwelling at [STREET ADDRESS, UNIT, CITY, CONNECTICUT ZIP].

Included parking, storage, furnishings, appliances, and other areas: [________________________________]. Authorized additional occupants: [________________________________].

The person authorized to manage the premises is [NAME, ADDRESS]. The person authorized to receive notices, demands, and service of process is [NAME, ADDRESS]. Landlord will keep these details current.

2. Monthly term, rent, and charges

The month-to-month tenancy begins [__/__/____]. Each rental month begins on day [____] of the month, and rent is due on that day. The first partial period, if any, runs from [__/__/____] through [__/__/____] for $[________].

Monthly rent is $[________], payable to [PAYEE] by [METHOD] at [ADDRESS / PORTAL]. Landlord will give written notice of a change in payment instructions. Landlord will provide a receipt for cash payment and, on Tenant's request, a copy of the ledger or equivalent accounting as required by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3a.

For monthly rent, the ordinary statutory grace period is nine days after the due date. If Landlord's online payment system prevents timely payment, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a(a) extends the applicable grace period an additional five days for that month. A late charge is not due during the applicable grace period.

Late charge: ☐ None ☐ One charge of $[________] for each delinquent monthly installment, assessed on [DATE / DAY AFTER GRACE]. As of assessment, the amount may not exceed the lesser of $5 per day up to $50 total, or 5% of the delinquent rent payment (5% of Tenant's share if a government or charitable entity pays part). Landlord will not assess more than one late charge for the installment.

3. Security deposit and interest

Security deposit: $[________]. Landlord will not demand more than two months' rent as security if Tenant is under 62, or more than one month's rent if Tenant is 62 or older. Tenant's age category for this cap: ☐ Under 62 ☐ 62 or older.

Landlord will immediately deposit the security in a qualifying escrow account and provide Tenant written notice of the amount and financial institution within 30 days as Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(h) requires. Landlord will pay or credit statutory deposit interest at the applicable current rate; the parties do not select a fixed rate in this Agreement.

After termination, Tenant may give Landlord a written forwarding address: [________________________________]. Landlord will send the deposit plus accrued interest, less itemized covered deductions, no later than 21 days after termination or 15 days after receiving written notice of that address, whichever is later, under the 2026 supplement to § 47a-21(d). Landlord will state the nature and amount of each deduction in writing. Tenant will return keys and possession on [__/__/____] or the lawful termination date.

4. Care, condition, and use

Landlord will keep the dwelling fit and habitable, maintain common areas and supplied or required systems, and perform the duties in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7. Repair and emergency contact: [NAME, PHONE, EMAIL].

Tenant will keep the occupied areas clean and safe, dispose of waste safely, use systems and appliances reasonably, avoid negligent or intentional damage, and avoid disturbing neighbors' peaceful enjoyment, as required by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-11. Tenant will report needed repairs to [CONTACT AND METHOD].

The dwelling is for residential use. Pets: ☐ None ☐ Permitted as described here: [________________________________]. Smoking rule: [________________________________]. Additional agreed house rules are attached as Exhibit [____] and apply only to the extent lawful.

The parties will complete and sign a move-in condition record. Keys and possession will be delivered on [__/__/____].

5. Entry

Tenant will not unreasonably withhold consent to entry for a purpose allowed by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16. Landlord agrees to give at least 24 hours' written notice for ordinary planned entry and to enter at a reasonable time. This 24-hour term is the parties' contractual choice; § 47a-16 requires reasonable written or oral notice and preserves emergency and other stated exceptions. Entry scheduling contact: [PHONE / EMAIL].

6. Ending the monthly tenancy

For ordinary contract termination, either party agrees to give the other at least 30 days' written notice before the end of a monthly rental period, stating the planned end date. This is a contractual notice term, subject to any nonwaivable right to end the tenancy earlier. It does not excuse a landlord from Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23c's protections for covered tenants or any longer controlling program or local rule.

If Landlord seeks possession after a lawful termination, Landlord must use the ground, timing, form, and proper-officer service required for a notice to quit under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23 and then any required court process. This Agreement is not a notice to quit and creates no lockout or utility-shutoff right. Different rules govern nonpayment, material breach, and other specific grounds.

The parties will keep a dated copy and delivery proof for each contract notice. Contract notice method: ☐ Personal delivery ☐ Mail ☐ Other agreed lawful method [________________________________].

Landlord notice address: [________________________________].
Tenant notice address: the Dwelling, or [OTHER ADDRESS GIVEN IN WRITING].

On move-out, the parties will record the condition, return of keys, and Tenant's forwarding address.

7. Property notices and attachments

Common-interest community: ☐ Not applicable ☐ The dwelling is in a common-interest community and Landlord has attached the written notice required by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3e when that section applies.

Fire sprinkler system: ☐ This building is not within the required-building category in § 47a-3f(b) ☐ It is within that category. If within that category, complete this notice in at least 12-point bold type before signing:

☐ An operative fire sprinkler system exists in the building. Last maintenance and inspection date: [__/__/____]. ☐ No operative fire sprinkler system exists in the building.

Other attachments incorporated when checked and completed:

• ☐ Signed move-in condition record and, if applicable, contents inventory.
• ☐ Property-specific rules or addenda: [________________________________].
• ☐ Applicable federal, local, or program disclosures: [________________________________].

Any amendment must be in writing and signed by Landlord and Tenant. A term that conflicts with nonwaivable law is ineffective to that extent; the remaining lawful terms continue. This Agreement creates no attorney-fee promise, liability waiver, indemnity, or self-help right.

8. Signatures

Landlord / authorized agent: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed name and capacity: [________________________________]

Tenant: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed name: [________________________________]

Tenant: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed name: [________________________________]

Each signing party acknowledges receipt of a completed copy of this Agreement and its checked attachments.