Laws ⚖️

  • Maximum Rental Application Fee – No limit.
  • Security Deposit Amount – Two (2) months rent unless 62 years or older, only 1 months rent allowed.[1]

Sources

  1. § 47a-21(b)

Sample Connecticut Rental Application Form 

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CONNECTICUT RENTAL APPLICATION FORM

Property Address: _________________________________________________
Unit/Apartment Number (if applicable): ___________________________
Desired Move-In Date: ___________________________
Lease Term: ________________ months/years

Applicant Information

Full Name: ______________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________
Social Security Number (if applicable): ___________________________
Driver’s License/ID Number: ________________ State: ____________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Email Address: ___________________________
Current Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________
How Long at This Address? ___________________________
Landlord/Property Manager: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Reason for Leaving: _________________________________________________
Previous Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________
How Long at This Address? ___________________________
Landlord/Property Manager: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Reason for Leaving: _________________________________________________

Employment & Income Information

Current Employer: _________________________________________________
Employer Address: _________________________________________________
Position/Title: ___________________________
Supervisor’s Name: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Length of Employment: ___________________________
Monthly Income (Gross): $___________________________
Previous Employer (if less than 1 year at current job): ____________________________________
Employer Address: _________________________________________________
Position/Title: ___________________________
Supervisor’s Name: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Length of Employment: ___________________________
Monthly Income (Gross): $___________________________

Other Sources of Income

Source: _________________________________________________
Amount: $__________________________
Frequency: ___________________________
Co-Applicants/Occupants (18 years or older)
Full Name: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________
SIMPLE FORMS
Full Name: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________
Full Name: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________
Total Number of Occupants (including minors): ___________________________
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Make/Model: ___________________________ Year: ___________
License Plate #: ___________________________ State: ___________
Vehicle Make/Model: ___________________________ Year: ___________
License Plate #: ___________________________ State: ___________

Pets

Do you have pets? Yes No
If yes, describe (type/breed/weight): ___________________________________________

References

Personal Reference (non-family): ___________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Relationship: ___________________________
Emergency Contact: ___________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Relationship: ___________________________

Consent and Certification

I/we certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the
best of my/our knowledge. I/we authorize the landlord/manager to verify the information
provided, including credit history, employment, and rental history.

Applicant Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________
Co-Applicant Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________

Sample Connecticut Sublease Agreement Template

CONNECTICUT SUBLEASE AGREEMENT

1. THE PARTIES.

This Sublease Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on
__________________, by and between:
Tenant: __________________, with a mailing address of
____________________________________, who agrees to sublet to:
Subtenant: __________________, with a mailing address that is the same
as the property address. The Subtenant agrees to pay rent to the Tenant
in exchange for occupying the property.
Occupant(s): ____________________________________. An occupant
is a friend or family member allowed to reside on the property.

2. PROPERTY.

Address: ____________________________________
Type: ☐ Apartment House Condo Other: __________________
Bedroom(s): ____ Bathroom(s): ____

3. LEASE PERIOD.

Start Date: __________________
End Date: __________________
The Subtenant is permitted to occupy the property on the start date and must
vacate and return possession by midnight on the end date.

4. RENT.

The Subtenant agrees to pay the following:
Monthly Rent: $________
Due Date: ____ day of each month
Payment Instructions: ____________________________________.

5. FURNITURE. (check one)

– Property is Not Furnished.
– Property is Furnished. The property is furnished with the following items:

6. APPLIANCES. (check one)

– Property Has No Appliances.
– Property Has Appliances: (check all that apply)
– Air Conditioner(s)
– Dishwasher
– Microwave
– Refrigerator
– Stove/Oven
– Washing Machine & Dryer (for laundry)
– Other. ____________________________________.

7. SECURITY DEPOSIT. (check one)

– No Security Deposit.
– Security Deposit Required. $________ must be paid by the Subtenant at
the execution of this Agreement. The security deposit shall be returned to the
Subtenant within the return period required under Governing Law. Any damages
or losses caused by the Subtenant may be deducted from the security deposit. If
any deductions are made, an itemized list describing each deduction shall be
provided.

8. MOVE-IN INSPECTION. (check one)

– No Move-In Inspection.
– Move-In Inspection Required. Both the Tenant and Subtenant must complete a move-in inspection within 5 days from the start of the lease period. The inspection describes the property’s condition before move-in and must also be completed after the end of the lease period, which determines any damages caused by the Subtenant.

9. PRE-PAYMENT OF RENT. (check one)

– No Pre-Payment of Rent is Required.
– Pre-Payment of Rent is Required.
Pre-Payment Amount: $________
Pre-Payment Period:
Start Date:__________________
End Date:__________________

10. LATE RENT. If the Subtenant pays rent late, there is: (check one)

– No Late Fee.
– Late Fee: (check one)
– Fixed Amount. $________ for each ☐ occurrence ☐ day rent is late.
– Interest.____% per annum.

11. UTILITIES & SERVICES. (check one)

– Tenant Pays None. All utilities and services are paid by the Subtenant.
– Tenant Pays for Some. Tenant pays for:___________________________.
All other utilities and services shall be paid by the Subtenant.
– Tenant Pays for All. All utilities and services that are currently provided to
the property shall be paid by the Tenant.

12. PARKING. (check one)

– No Parking Provided.
– Parking is Provided.

____ parking space(s) provided with: (check one)
– No Fee.
– Fee (describe). ____________________________________.

13. PETS. (check one)

– No Pets Allowed.
– Pets are Allowed.
Number of Pets: ____
Types: ____________________________________.
Maximum Weight (per pet): ____ Pounds
Deposit (for all pets): $________
refundable non-refundable
14. SMOKING POLICY. (check one)
– Smoking is Not Allowed. Smoking is not allowed on the property.
– Smoking is Allowed: (check one)
– In All Areas.
– Specific Areas:____________________________________
15. LANDLORD’S CONSENT. (check one)
– Tenant Has Consent. The Tenant has consent from the landlord to sublet
the property.
– Tenant Does Not Have Consent. The Tenant does not have consent from
the landlord to sublet the property. However, upon executing this Agreement, the
Tenant agrees to request consent from the landlord. If written consent is not
obtained from the landlord within five (5) days, this Agreement shall terminate
within any money paid to the Tenant to be refunded.

16. NOTICES. If notice is sent by either party, it shall be sent to:

Tenant. (check one)
– The address mentioned in Section 1.
– ____________________________________.

Subtenant. (check one)
– The address of the property.
-____________________________________.

17. SUBLETTING. (check one)

– No Subletting Allowed. The Subtenant is not allowed to sublet the property
unless written consent is granted by the Tenant.
– Subletting is Allowed. The Subtenant is allowed to sublet the property.

18. LEAD-BASED PAINT. (check one)

– No Lead-Based Paint. The property was constructed after January 1, 1978;
therefore, no lead-based paint or hazard disclosures are required.
– Lead-Based Paint Disclosures. The property was constructed before
January 1, 1978; therefore, the Tenant must provide a lead-based paint or
hazards disclosure and the “Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home”
brochure provided by the EPA.

19. LIABILITY.

The Subtenant agrees to surrender and deliver to the Tenant the
property, including all furniture, appliances, and decorations within the property,
in the same condition as they were at the beginning of the lease period, with
reasonable wear and tear excepted. The Subtenant is liable to the Tenant for any
damages occurring to the property, either by deducting from the security deposit
or billing separately. All actions conducted by any guests of the Subtenant are
the responsibility and liability of the Subtenant.

20. GUESTS.

There is no other person(s) living on the property other than the Subtenant and the Occupant(s). Guests of the Subtenant are allowed for periods not lasting for more than forty-eight (48) hours unless otherwise approved by the Tenant.

21. MASTER LEASE.

This Agreement must follow and is subject to the original lease agreement between the Tenant and landlord, a copy of which has been attached and is hereby referred to and incorporated as if it were set out here at length (“Master Lease”). The Subtenant agrees to assume all of the obligations and responsibilities of the Tenant under the Master Lease for the duration of the Agreement. All disclosures and statements required by the state and listed in theMaster Lease are made part of this Agreement and, when attached, will be considered disclosed to the Subtenant in accordance with state and local laws.

22. DISPUTES.

If a dispute arises during or after the term of this Agreement between the Tenant and Subtenant, they agree to negotiate amongst themselves before any litigation, arbitration, or mediation.

23. WRITTEN AGREEMENT.

This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement between the Tenant and Subtenant with no additions, deletions, or modifications that may be accomplished without the written consent of both parties. Any oral representations made at the time of executing this lease are not legally valid and, therefore, are not binding upon either party.

24. GOVERNING LAW.

This Agreement is bound to the laws in the jurisdiction where the property is located.

25. ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS.

________________________________________________________.

26. SEVERABILITY.

If any term, covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions will remain in full force and effect and in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.

27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement contains the entire agreement of all parties on these matters, superseding any previous agreement between them.

Tenant Signature:______________________________ Date:___________
Print Name:______________________________
Subtenant Signature:______________________________ Date:___________
Print Name:______________________________
Subtenant Signature:______________________________ Date: ___________
Print Name: ______________________________

Sample Connecticut Room (Roommate) Rental Lease Agreement Template

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Connecticut Purchase Contract

The CT rent-to-own lease option agreement is a regular rental lease agreement unless the Tenant chooses to buy the property, and then it turns into a Connecticut purchase contract.

Sample CT Rent-to-Own Lease Option Agreement Template

https://simpleforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ct-lease-to-own-option-to-purchase-agreement.pdf


Required Lease Disclosures Forms in Connecticut

  1. Lead-Based Paint – If the property was built before 1978, the landlord must tell the tenant there may be lead-based paint and the health hazards it can create.
  2. Bed Bugs – The landlord must tell the tenant if the property has had bedbugs.
  3. Sprinkler System – The landlord must disclose whether or not a sprinkler system is installed in the rental unit.
  4. Landlord’s Identity – The landlord must provide their full name and address for notices to be sent to.
  5. Condominium Disclosure – Must disclose if the rental property is in a condo or community.


Sample Connecticut Residential Lease Template


The Eviction Process

  • The eviction process (summary process) starts with a notice to quit, followed by a court summons if the tenant doesn’t leave.
  • If contested, the case goes to trial, and after a judgment, a state marshal can remove the tenant.
  • The process takes at least 30-45 days but can take longer due to appeals or court stays.

Sample CT Notice to Quit for nonpayment of rent (Form JD-HM-7)

https://simpleforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JD-HM-8-Summary-Process-Eviction-Complaint-Nonpayment-of-Rent.pdf

Rental Application – Potential future tenants should fill out this form before signing the agreement in order to verify employment to make sure they align with the tenants financial claims.

What is included in the Connecticut Association of Realtors (CAR) Residential Lease Agreement PDF Template?

The Connecticut Association of Realtors (CAR) Residential Lease Agreement template outlines the terms for renting a property, including details about the property, lease duration, rent, security deposit, and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant. It covers rules for parking, pets, maintenance, alterations, utilities, and property use. It also includes conditions for property access, compliance with laws, subleasing, and lease termination.

Source: ctrealtors.com↗

Sample Connecticut Association of Realtors Residential Lease Agreement

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A Connecticut power of attorney is a legal form that enables an individual to appoint another person to act on their behalf for financial or medical purposes. Depending on the type of power of attorney, the agent may also be authorized to take care of the principal’s child, manage real estate transactions, and file taxes on their behalf.

Connecticut Medical Power of Attorney Form – PDF

What is the Definition of “Power of Attorney”?

Definition by the Uniform Power of Attorney Act:

“A “Power of attorney” is a document that gives an agent the authority to act on behalf of the principal.”

Source: Section 102(7)

Power of Attorney Flow Chart

POA-Flow-Chart

Sample

https://simpleforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Connecticut-Durable-Financial-Power-of-Attorney-Form.pdf

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A Connecticut Advance Health Care Directive Form allows individuals to appoint a healthcare agent and specify their end-of-life preferences for situations where they cannot communicate.

Standard Durable Power of Attorney Forms

Preview Example

Sample

https://simpleforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CONNECTICUT-ADVANCE-DIRECTIVE-MEDICAL-DURABLE-POWER-OF-ATTORNEY-FORM.pdf

The Connecticut motor vehicle bill of sale must include both parties’ names, mailing addresses, and signatures, as well as the purchase price and sale date. Must include the Odometer Disclosure Statement Form.

DMV Appointments

To schedule, modify, or cancel DMV a appointment – Website


Connecticut Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form Sample

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