Connecticut Standard Residential Lease Agreement

1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – If the dwelling was built before 1978, the landlord must disclose that lead-based paint could be on the premises.^[1]

2. Bed Bug Disclosure – The landlord must notify the tenant if the property has bedbugs.^[2]

3. Sprinkler Disclosure – Whether or not a sprinkler system is installed must be disclosed to the tenant.^[3]

4. Landlord’s Identity – A landlord must provide their name and address to the tenant.^[4]

5. Condominium Interest Community Disclosure – If the property is located within a community or condominium, the landlord must furnish this disclosure.^[5]

Collecting Interest – Landlords must keep security deposits in an escrow account.^[6][7]

Maximum Amount – The landlord may charge up to two months’ rent from people under the age of 62 and one month’s rent for people older than that.^[8]

Returning – A deposit must be returned, with interest, within 21 days of the tenant leaving the property.^[9]

Grace Period – Nine days.^[10]

Maximum Late Fee– A landlord may charge a late fee of up to $5 per day or up to 5% of the late payment.^[11]

NSF Fee – The maximum fee for a bounced check is $20.^[12]