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What is a ConnecticutLease Agreement
Types of Connecticut Lease Agreements
Disclosures for Connecticut Lease Agreements
Connecticut Residential Lease Agreement Sample
Connecticut Real Estate Documents
FAQs About Connecticut Lease Agreement

What is a ConnecticutLease Agreement

A CT standard llease agreement outlines the terms under which a landlord agrees to rent a property to a tenant. It should include the duration of the lease, the size, and frequency of rental payments, information about additional costs, and the terms of use of the property.

This legally binding contract should also define which situations constitute lease violations, and what the eviction procedures would be in any of those scenarios.

Lease agreements are longer in duration than rental agreements, but they’re otherwise similar in purpose and structure.

It’s important to note that lease agreements need to comply with the property laws in Connecticut where the property is located.

Types of Connecticut Lease Agreements

Before starting a Connecticut lease agreement, it is important to know which type to create. There are many distinct varieties of these legal instruments, and each deals with a different type of rental situation.

The most common types of lease agreements in Connecticut include:

Type of Lease Agreement	Description
Standard	Fixed set of terms that both the landlord and tenant commit to for a series of months or years.
Rent-to-own	Rent-to-own options allow the possibility for tenants to purchase the property they are renting.
Month-to-month	Similar basic terms to standard lease agreements, but they can be renewed or ended each month.
Commercial	Utilized by tenants that intend to use a piece of real estate to run a business.
Room rental	For rental properties that are located within shared living areas.
Sublease	Permits tenants to assign or “sublease” the property to another person.

Disclosures for Connecticut Lease Agreements

There are various disclosures and addendums that must be contained within Connecticut lease agreementswhen they are completed and signed. These are made to inform the tenant about any health risks, potential issues, or details about how the property is managed.

The list below includes the essential addendums in Connecticut:

Agent/owner identification: An essential section including the contact information of the landlord or the chosen agent who will manage the property on their behalf must appear in the lease (§ 47a-6).
Common Interest Community Disclosure: Landlords renting out properties in CT common-interest communities must add a written disclosure of this status (§ 47a-3e).
Landlord-Tenant Guide: Property owners or managers should provide tenants with the CT Rights and Responsibilities Guide so that they are aware of the laws in the state.
Lead paint disclosure: Landlords must disclose whether lead paint can be found on the property (if the building was constructed before 1978).

Connecticut Lease Agreement Laws

Connecticut lease agreements must be written according to the laws of Connecticut to ensure that they are legally binding and hold up in court. These regulations will determine what terms you can include in the contract alongside matters such as eviction procedures.

The most relevant laws to take into consideration when renting a property in Connecticut are:

Security deposits: In Connecticut,landlords are not legally allowed to charge more than 2 months’ rent if the property is occupied by a tenant under 62 years of age. Anyone 62 or older can only be charged a deposit sum of one month’s rent (§ 47a-21).
Security deposit return: The amount taken as a security deposit must then be returned with accrued interest to the tenant no more than 30 days after they vacate the property or within 15 days of receiving the tenant’s forwarding address, whichever is sooner. The tenant must also be informed in advance of any deductions (§ 47a-21).
Landlord’s right to enter: Connecticut law only specifies that landlords must give a reasonable amount of notice before entering the property (§ 47a-16). It is recommended to provide at least 24 hours notice if visiting to make repairs, show the property or make an inspection.

Connecticut Residential Lease Agreement Sample

Creating and putting a lease agreement into action in Connecticut is a major commitment. It can help to explore an example template first to get a clear idea of what information should be found in your completed document. Our sample Connecticut lease agreement below can help you understand the details included in this legal arrangement a little better.

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Connecticut Real Estate Documents

Besides lease agreements, there are various other legal documents that are commonly used by landlords. If you are the owner of a rental property, one of the following forms may be helpful for you:

FAQs About Connecticut Lease Agreement

It is important to carefully prepare a Connecticut lease agreement to suit the needs of the landlord and tenant exactly. To help demystify the process a little, simply review our FAQs below to learn more about the specificities of rental contracts in Connecticut.

Can I Write My Own Lease Agreement in Connecticut?

It is possible to create a Connecticut lease agreement completely online. Using our residential lease agreement maker, you can tailor your document for your specific needs and take advantage of professional templates and expert tips.

How to Write a CT Lease Termination Letter?

If either the landlord or tenant for any reason needs to terminate a Connecticut lease agreement early, they must provide the correct amount of notice in a written CT lease termination letter.

This letter needs to contain the following information:

The name of the landlord and the tenant
The date the letter has been written and signed
The name and address of the property in question
Information explaining why the tenancy needs to be terminated early
The reason the lease is being broken
The date that the resident will vacate the property
Acknowledgment of any penalties that will be incurred
Signature of the signing party

Do I Need to Notarize my Connecticut Residential Lease Agreement?

It is not necessary to notarize a Connecticut residential lease agreement. However, whilst this might not be a legal requirement in Connecticut, signees are still advised to consider this step to provide further legal enforceability.

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RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (hereinafter, the "Lease Agreement") is dated as of ________ day of ________________, ________ (hereinafter, the "Effective Date") and is entered into by and between the following parties:

_________

(hereinafter the "Landlord")

- AND _________

(hereinafter the "Tenant(s)")

The Landlord and the Tenant(s) agree as follows:

1. The Landlord rents to the Tenant(s) and the Tenant(s) rents to the Landlord a house, located at _________ (hereinafter the "Property"), for the sole use as a personal residence. .

2. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, only the Tenant(s) mentioned in this Lease Agreement will be permitted to live on the Property. No other person will be allowed to live on the Property without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

PETS

3. No animal or pet shall be kept, permanently or temporarily, on or about the Property, even temporarily or with a visiting guest. As provided by law, a Service Animal(s) is not considered a pet, and every individual with a disability shall have a right to have a Service Animal(s) on the Property.

PARKING

4. Parking spaces for motor vehicles or motorcycles are not provided nor permitted on the Property under this Lease Agreement.

SMOKING

5. Smoking is not allowed in or on any area of the Property, including individual units and common areas, both indoors and outdoors. This policy applies to all owners, tenants, or guests.

If the Tenant(s) contravenes this provision by smoking or allowing guests to smoke in any place on the property, then such Tenant(s) shall be held liable for any damages caused to the Property. The violation of this provision shall be considered a just cause for the eviction of the Tenant(s) by the Landlord.

VAPING

6. Vaping is not allowed in or on any area of the Property, including individual units and common areas, both indoors and outdoors.

TERM

7. The term of the Lease Agreement begins on _________ (hereinafter, the "Commencement Date") and shall terminate on _________(hereinafter, the "Termination Date").

8. The Parties must comply with the law of the State of Connecticut in any notification to end this tenancy.

RENT

9. The Tenant(s) shall pay the Landlord Rent in the amount of $_________ per week (hereinafter, the "Rent").

10. The Tenant(s) shall pay the Landlord Rent weekly prior to or on _________ day of every week during the term of this Lease Agreement at _________ or at such other place as the Landlord may designate later by:

11. The Landlord may increase the Rent that will be paid for the Property by providing to the Tenant(s) such notice as required by Connecticut Law.

INSPECTIONS

12. The Parties will inspect the property to evaluate its condition at the beginning and the end of the lease term.

13. The Tenant(s) shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the Landlord to enter the Property to inspect the premises, make necessary repairs, or exhibit the Property to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, or tenants.

The Landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use such right to harass the Tenant(s). Except in case of an emergency, the Landlord shall give the Tenant(s) reasonable written or oral notice to enter the Property and may enter only at reasonable times.

TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

14. The Tenant(s) shall not make any sort of improvements on the leased Property without the Landlord's prior written consent. All improvements made by the Tenant(s) shall become the Landlord's property and shall be surrendered with the leased premises at the termination of this Lease Agreement unless the Tenant(s) obtain written consent from the Landlord before doing any of the following:

(a) Additions
(b) Alterations
(c) Fixtures
(d) Redecorations
(e) Installing a waterbed(s).

UTILITIES

15. The Tenant(s) shall be responsible for and shall pay for all utilities and services used or consumed at the Property.

INSURANCE

16. The Tenant(s) shall not pay for any insurance to protect property belonging to such Tenant(s). However, if the property belonging to the Tenant(s) suffers any damage or loss, the Landlord will not be liable for any property that suffers any damage or loss.

17. The Tenant(s) will not be held responsible for insuring the Landlord's property in or about the premises. Further, the Tenant(s) will not be liable for either damage or loss of such property.

ATTORNEY FEES

18. In any lawsuit brought to enforce the Lease or under applicable law, the party in whose favor a judgment or decree has been rendered may recover reasonable court costs, including attorneys' fees, from the non-prevailing party.

GOVERNING LAW

19. This Lease Agreement shall be governed, construed, and interpreted by the State of Connecticut.

SEVERABILITY

20. If any term or provision of this Lease Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall not be affected by such provision and will continue to be valid and enforceable.

21. If a court holds that any provision of this Lease Agreement is invalid or unenforceable and such provision is eliminated, the remaining provisions shall continue to have full effect.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT OF THE LEASE

22. This Lease Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises, conditions, understandings, or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Lease. This Lease Agreement may be modified or amended in writing if it is signed by both parties.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

23. The Tenant(s) shall not, without the prior written consent of the Landlord, assign this Lease Agreement or any interest herein or sublet the Property or any part thereof.

DAMAGES

24. All damages done to the property shall be charged to the Tenant(s) and may be considered cause for the termination of this lease agreement.

CARE AND USE OF PROPERTY

25. The Tenant(s) shall occupy and use the Property exclusively as a residential dwelling unit. No other uses shall be allowed to the Tenant(s) other than for residential dwelling purposes, except as may be allowed by the written consent of the Landlord and if and only if the alternative use is allowed under all applicable zoning laws. In such case, the Tenant(s) shall obtain liability insurance to cover any risks associated with alternate use of the property.

Further, the Parties must comply with all health, fire, and safety regulations. Any material breach of this provision by the Tenant(s) constitutes valid grounds for eviction or lease termination.

26. The Tenant(s) accepts the Property in its present condition and state of repair and shall be given possession of the Property on the day of commencement of this Lease Agreement.

At the expiration of the lease term, the Tenant(s) shall leave and surrender the Property in as good a state and condition as they were in at the commencement of the lease term, reasonable use, wear and tear, and damages by the elements excepted.

NOTICE

27. The Tenant(s) may be reached for any matter related to this tenancy at the Property or through the following phone number and email:

(a) Name: _________.
(b) Phone: _________.
(c) Email: _________.

28. The Landlord may be reached for any matter related to this tenancy at the Property or through the following phone number and email:

(a) Name: _________.
(b) Address: _________.

The contact information for the Landlord is:

(c) Phone: _________.
(d) Email address: _________.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

29. All monetary amounts stated or referred to on this Lease are based in the United States dollar.

30. Any waiver by the Landlord of any failure by the Tenant to perform or observe the provisions of this Lease will not operate as a waiver of the Landlord's rights under this Lease in respect of any subsequent defaults, breaches, or non-performance and will not defeat or affect in any way the Landlord's rights in respect of any subsequent default or breach.

31. This Lease will extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as the case may be, of each Party. All covenants are to be construed as conditions of this Lease.

32. All sums payable by the Tenant to the Landlord pursuant to any provision of this Lease will be deemed to be additional rent and will be recovered by the Landlord as rental arrears.

33. Where there is more than one Tenant executing this Lease, all Tenants are jointly and severally liable for each other's acts, omissions, and liabilities pursuant to this Lease.

34. Locks may not be added or changed without the prior written agreement of both Parties, or unless the changes are made in compliance with the Act.

35. The Tenant will be charged an additional amount of $_________ for each N.S.F. check or checks returned by the Tenant's financial institution.

36. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Lease. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.

37. This Lease may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding and are considered to be original signatures.

38. Time is of the essence in this Lease.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF _________, _________ have duly affixed their signatures on this________day of ________________, ________.

________________________________
Landlord: _________

_________________________________
Tenant: _________

The Tenant acknowledges receiving a duplicate copy of this Lease signed by the Tenant and the Landlord on the________day of ________________, ________.

_________________________________
Tenant: _________