General info, not legal advice. Details

Connecticut Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Connecticut?

9-day grace period (4 days for one-week tenancies). After that, a late charge allowed by the written lease is capped at the lesser of $5 a day up to $50, or 5% of the delinquent rent. Only one late charge may be assessed per late payment.

Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Connecticut rules

Late fees

Only after a 9-day grace period (4 days for one-week tenancies); capped at the lesser of $5/day up to $50, or 5% of the late payment.

Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Connecticut late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

Rent unpaid 9 days after the due date (4 days for weekly tenancies) lets the landlord serve a written notice to quit at least 3 days before the date to vacate; the landlord can file after that date.

Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-15a(a), 47a-23(a), 47a-23a · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Connecticut eviction notice (nonpayment) page

Same topic in neighboring states

All Connecticut landlord-tenant law · Connecticut landlord FAQ · Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Required lease disclosures · Required disclosures (mold, lead, radon, bedbug, asbestos, flood zone)

Get alerts when Connecticut's landlord laws change

A short email when a rule on this site changes. Free, unsubscribe anytime.