Landlord’s Identity – The landlord must identify themselves in the lease and include the address where the tenant can send legal notices.

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – In accordance with federal law, it is mandatory to provide a lead-based paint disclosure for all residential units constructed prior to 1978. Please ensure that this requirement is met to ensure compliance with Connecticut law.

Sprinkler Disclosure – The lease agreement must contain a disclosure statement that specifies whether a sprinkler system has been installed on the premises, along with the date of the most recent inspection. This information is crucial for ensuring the safety of the occupants and protecting the property from potential damage. Therefore, it is imperative that the landlord provides accurate and up-to-date information regarding the sprinkler system in the lease agreement.

Condominium Interest Community Disclosure – When vending a property situated in a communal-interest locality, it is mandatory to affix a Condominium Interest Community Disclosure

Source: § 47a-3e, § 47a-6, § 47a-3f

Maximum Amount – For Tenants under the age of 62, the maximum amount Landlords can charge is two months’ rent. Tenants 62 and older, Landlords can request up to one months’ rent.

Returning to Tenant – 21 days of the lease end date unless the Landlord receives Tenants new mailing address then 15 days from that date.

Source: § 47a-21d(2)

General Access – The Landlord must give Tenant(s) “reasonable notice” before entering the rental property unless it’s an emergency or by court order.

Source: § 47a-16

There is no specific statute codifying the maximum penalty for belated rent payments in the United States. However, a legal precedent established in Begin v. Reissman (2005) determined that a fee amounting to 5% of the aggregate rent is deemed reasonable. The court further held that a daily late fee of $5 was excessive.

Connecticut law provides a grace period of nine (9) days before the landlord can charge late fees or begin an eviction process.