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Connecticut Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
2 months' rent (tenants 62+ may be limited to 1 month)
Return Deadline
30 days (15 days if tenancy > 5 years)
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
Yes
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    2 months' rent (tenants 62+ may be limited to 1 month)

  2. Return Deadline

    30 days (15 days if tenancy > 5 years)

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    Yes

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear.

Legal Citations

  • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21