Connecticut Security deposit limit

Related Connecticut rules

Deposit return deadline

Within 21 days after the tenancy ends, or 15 days after receiving the tenant's written forwarding address, whichever is later. Includes accrued interest and an itemized statement of deductions. Penalty for violations: twice the deposit.

Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Connecticut deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

Landlords (other than student housing owned by an educational institution) must pay interest on security deposits at no less than the annual deposit index (C.G.S. § 36a-26). It is paid on each anniversary of the tenancy, or credited to rent.

Verified Source: C.G.S. § 47a-21(i) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Connecticut interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

Since January 1, 2024, after signing but before move-in, the landlord must offer a joint walk-through using the Department of Housing checklist. Both parties sign copies. Conditions noted on the checklist cannot be charged to the tenant's deposit at move-out.

Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7c(a)–(b) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Connecticut move-in/move-out checklist page