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Updated March 01, 2024

A Connecticut sublease agreement is a contract between a tenant and a third party (the sub-lessee) that allows the sub-lessee to rent a property in the original tenant’s absence. Typically, a sublease agreement is bound by the terms of the original lease, and the original tenant remains responsible for the property for the remainder of that lease.

Right to Sublet

Connecticut law does not expressly address subleasing. As a result, most leases will contain language that defines the conditions under which a tenant may sublet, or it will prohibit subleasing entirely. If the lease is silent on the subject, a landlord cannot unreasonably prevent a tenant from subleasing; however, securing the landlord’s permission is the best way to avoid a dispute.

Connecticut is one of a number of US states that have adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.^[1] Among other things, it requires that a landlord make reasonable efforts to cooperate with a tenant if they need to sublet, even when a lease prohibits it.^[2]

When a landlord’s permission to sublease is needed, tenants may use a Landlord Consent Form.

Short-Term (Lodgings) Tax

A short-term rental (STR) in Connecticut is defined as one that is 30 days or less. The state collects a 15% room occupancy tax on STRs.^[3] Additional regulation and licensing will vary by municipality.^[4]

Before using a property for short-term rentals, it is best to check with the city or township in which it is located. If special permits are required, the application process will typically begin at the clerk’s office.