Connecticut Domestic violence early termination
Domestic violence early termination in Connecticut
A victim of family violence (leases from 1/1/2011) or sexual assault (from 1/1/2014) who reasonably fears imminent harm may end the lease without penalty by giving at least 30 days' written notice. Code text: "may terminate his or her rental agreement with the landlord for the dwelling unit that the tenant occupies without penalty or liability for the remaining term of the rental agreement by giving written notice to the landlord at least thirty days prior to the date the tenant intends to terminate."
Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-11e(a) · last checked 2026-10-23
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