Connecticut Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
What happens after the notice in Connecticut
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Connecticut’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Connecticut an eviction lawsuit is a(n) summary process action. — C.G.S. Chapter 832, Summary Process ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Superior Court (Housing Session). — C.G.S. § 47a-23a(a) (P.A. 15-85) ↗
- How to serve the notice. Copy of the notice to quit delivered to each lessee/occupant, or left at their residence, by a proper officer (state marshal) or indifferent person; any day of the week. — C.G.S. § 47a-23(c) ↗
- Filing fee. $175 uniform statewide (Superior Court entry fee for summary process) — C.G.S. § 52-259(a) ↗
- Official notice form. Connecticut’s courts publish an official notice form — compare it with the one you generate here. — CT Judicial Branch, A Landlord's Guide to Summary Process (JDP-HM-14 Rev. 1/26) ↗
- Official guidance. Connecticut publishes its own instructions for the court step; read them before filing. — CT Judicial Branch Law Libraries – Landlord/Tenant guide ↗
- No self-help. C.G.S. § 47a-43 (entry and detainer): a tenant put out of possession by force, or whose property is removed/detained, may complain to a Superior Court judge; also § 47a-4 voids lease clauses letting landlord dispossess without court order. — C.G.S. § 47a-43(a) ↗
Each point links to the Connecticut source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Connecticut notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 3 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- 15 days
- End month-to-month
- 3 days
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23; § 47a-15 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Connecticut notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Connecticut law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Connecticut eviction rules before serving.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Connecticut demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Connecticut small claims court, where the limit is $5,000 (up to $15,000 for home-improvement claims).
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 3 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23; § 47a-15. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
How do I serve the notice in Connecticut?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Connecticut’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Connecticut.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Connecticut?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Superior Court (Housing Session) (the case is called a(n) summary process action). Source: C.G.S. § 47a-23a(a) (P.A. 15-85).
How must an eviction notice be served in Connecticut?
Copy of the notice to quit delivered to each lessee/occupant, or left at their residence, by a proper officer (state marshal) or indifferent person; any day of the week. Source: C.G.S. § 47a-23(c).
What does it cost to file an eviction in Connecticut?
$175 uniform statewide (Superior Court entry fee for summary process) Source: C.G.S. § 52-259(a).
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How Connecticut compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Connecticut: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23; § 47a-15 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 3 days — below the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 15 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Massachusetts (14 days), New York (14 days), Rhode Island (5 days). Connecticut's 3 days is the shortest among its neighbors.
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Notice to cure a lease violation: 15 days — above the national median of 14 days across the 38 states with a statutory rule.
Ranked #11 of 38 states (tied with 1) — higher means more time to fix the violation.
1 other state uses the same figure.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Massachusetts (no statutory rule), New York (no statutory rule), Rhode Island (20 days). Connecticut's 15 days is the shortest among its neighbors.
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 3 days — well under the national median of 30 days across the 51 states with a statutory rule.
Ranked #51 of 51 states — higher means a longer notice period.
No other state uses exactly this figure.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Massachusetts (30 days), New York (30 days), Rhode Island (30 days). Connecticut's 3 days is the shortest among its neighbors.
The rest of what Connecticut requires
The figures below are Connecticut's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Connecticut page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 2 months' rent (1 month if tenant 62+) Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-21 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-21 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $5,000 (up to $15,000 for home-improvement claims) Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15; Conn. Practice Book §§24-1 et seq. ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Session of the Superior Court (Centralized Small Claims) · filing fee $95 entry fee Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15; Conn. Practice Book §§24-1 et seq. ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- Application fees are prohibited Connecticut General Statutes ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Connecticut DMV (Form H-31) ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization recommended · 2 witnesses Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-350d (forms §1-351/§1-352) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Conn. Gen. Stat. § 34-243a(20) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- Town Clerk — deeds are recorded by town (169 towns), not by county · 2 witnesses Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-5 ↗
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