The Connecticut rental application allows landlords to verify a prospective tenant's background information and credit history before signing a lease agreement. In Connecticut, there is no maximum application fee; landlords may charge as much as they think is fair. The application fee is non-refundable.
The security deposit for approved tenants in Connecticut may not exceed two (2) months’ rent. Approved tenants who are over the age of 65 may only be asked to pay one (1) month's rent as a security deposit. A Connecticut landlord may also charge an additional security deposit for a pet.
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The rental application should include the following sections:
Connecticut Fair Housing Center
New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc.
According to Connecticut Tenant Laws, a landlord may not demand a security deposit of more than two (2) months rent for tenants less than 62 years of age. For tenants over the age of 62, a landlord may not demand a deposit equal to more than one (1) month’s rent. Furthermore, a landlord must return the security deposit (less any fees), no later than 30 days after the lease is terminated (Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 47a-21).