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Information from Connecticut Department of Banking:

  • Rental Security Deposits Questions and Complaint

Rental Security Deposit Complaint Form (PDF)

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  • Rental Security Deposit Interest Rates

  • Rental Security Deposits: Key Issues for Landlords and Tenants

Connecticut Network for Legal Aid:

  • Tenant's Rights: Security Deposits

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

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