Connecticut Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
This document outlines the rental law requirements specific to Connecticut, focusing on month-to-month rental agreements, required disclosures, and eviction procedures. It is essential for both landlords and tenants to understand these regulations to ensure compliance and a successful tenancy.
Connecticut Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
Month-to-Month Laws
Termination Notice
In Connecticut, either party must provide at least 3 days’ written notice before the intended date of termination of a month-to-month rental agreement. However, specific terms may vary based on the details outlined in the rental agreement.
Rent Increase Notice
Connecticut law does not require landlords to give notice before raising rent. However, it is common practice for landlords to provide a 30-day notice before implementing a rent increase in accordance with the lease duration.
Required Disclosures
Landlords are required to provide the following disclosures to tenants:
- Common Interest Community – Written notice must be provided to the tenant before signing a rental agreement if the rental unit is within a condominium or other planned unit community.
- Fire Sprinkler System – Landlords must inform new tenants whether the dwelling has a fire sprinkler system if the building requires one. If there is a fire sprinkler system, the landlord must provide the last inspection date in writing.
- Landlord Identity – New tenants should be informed of the property manager’s name and address in writing before the lease agreement begins. They must also be given the name and address of the person who may receive demands and notices from the tenants on behalf of the landlord.
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – This form is used to inform tenants of the possibility of lead-based paint in the rental unit and is required only if the dwelling was built before 1978.
- Bed Bug Addendum – A disclosure regarding the presence of bed bugs must also be provided.
- Sprinkler Disclosure – Information about the fire sprinkler system must be disclosed to tenants.
Connecticut Month-to-Month Eviction
For month-to-month rentals, landlords must follow specific procedures to evict tenants. They must provide a written notice to quit possession, which varies based on the reason for termination, such as lease expiration, violation of lease terms, nonpayment of rent, or nuisance. For nonpayment of rent, the notice must be delivered at least three days before termination.
Statutes
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(b)(1) and (2) – Security deposits
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2) – Security deposits
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(h) – Security deposits
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(i) – Security deposits
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(13) and (d) – Security deposits
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2) and (j) and (k) – Security deposits
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3a(a) and (b) – Rental agreement: Payment of rent. Written receipt for cash payment
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15 – Noncompliance by tenant. Remedy of breach by tenant. Landlord’s remedies
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a – Nonpayment of rent by tenant: Landlord’s remedy. Charges for late rent
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14h – Action by individual tenant to enforce landlord’s responsibilities. Payment of rent into court
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-18 – Judicial relief if tenant refuses entry
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-11a – Abandonment of unit by tenant
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23 (Formerly Sec. 52-532) – Notice to quit possession or occupancy of premises. Form. Delivery. Federal termination notice
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16(a) – When landlord may enter rented unit
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16(b) – When landlord may enter rented unit
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16(c) – When landlord may enter rented unit
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16a – Notification by tenant of extended absence. When landlord may enter
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-13 – Failure of landlord to supply essential services. Tenant’s remedies
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6 – Identification of landlord
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-11e – Termination of rental agreement by tenant who is a victim of family violence or sexual assault
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7(a) – Landlord’s responsibilities
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-11 – Tenant’s responsibilities
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-20 – (Formerly Sec. 19-375a). Retaliatory action by landlord prohibited
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-33 – (Formerly Sec. 52-540a). Defense that action is retaliatory
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4 – Terms prohibited in rental agreement
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4a – Effect of failure to comply with section 47a-7
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4c – Landlord prohibited from requiring electronic funds transfer as exclusive form of payment
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-4d – Fees for tenant screening reports
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-565a – Liability of drawer for dishonored check. Service charge on drawer for dishonored check
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-576 – Actions for account or on simple or implied contracts
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-581 – Action on oral contract to be brought within three years
FAQs
In Connecticut, either party must provide at least 3 days’ written notice before the intended date of termination for a month-to-month rental agreement. However, specific terms may vary based on the details outlined in the rental agreement.
Connecticut law does not require landlords to give notice before raising rent. However, it is common practice for landlords to provide a 30-day notice before implementing a rent increase, in accordance with the lease duration.
Landlords in Connecticut must provide several disclosures to tenants, including information about lead-based hazards, bed bug addendums, sprinkler systems, and the landlord’s personal information. Additionally, if the rental unit is part of a common interest community, a disclosure regarding that must also be provided.
To evict a tenant in a month-to-month rental agreement in Connecticut, landlords must provide a written notice to quit possession. The notice must specify the reason for termination, such as lease expiration or nonpayment of rent, and for nonpayment, it must be delivered at least three days before the intended termination date.
A month-to-month rental agreement in Connecticut is a flexible leasing arrangement that automatically renews each month unless terminated by either party with proper notice. It outlines key terms such as rent amount, due date, responsibilities, and conditions of occupancy.
Landlords in Connecticut are required to inform new tenants whether the dwelling has a fire sprinkler system if the building requires one. If a fire sprinkler system is present, the landlord must also provide the last inspection date in writing.