Connecticut Law About Rental Security Deposits

Connecticut Law About Rental Security Deposits
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Connecticut General Statutes

Information from Connecticut Department of Banking:

Rental Security Deposits Questions and Complaint

Rental Security Deposit Customer Assistance Form (PDF)

Checklist

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Lista de Control

Connecticut Network for Legal Aid:

Tenant's Rights: Security Deposits and Rent Increases

Connecticut Office of Legislative Research Reports:

Small Claims Jurisdiction and Transfers - 2022-R-0109
COVID-19 Renter Assistance - 2020-R-0137
Tenants' Security Deposit - 2018-R-0026
Tenants' Security Deposit - Escrow Accounts - 2013-R-0285
Security Deposits - Landlords Duties and Rights - 2002-R-0760

Publication from the Citizens Advisory Council for Housing Matters:

Housing Issues in the Small Claims Division of the Superior Court (2018) Reference book covering claims by the tenant for return of a security deposit, claims by the landlord for back rent, claims by the landlord for property damage, and claims for attorney's fees and punitive damages.

Sec. 47a-21. Security Deposits

Connecticut Public Acts and Current Orders

Legal Protections Concerning Foreclosures and Evictions During the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency - Executive and Court Orders

Connecticut Law by Subject