Connecticut Eviction Notice

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]
Property Address: [[Rental Property Full Address]], [[City]], Connecticut [[ZIP Code]]

This document provides the required written notice(s) to terminate a residential tenancy in Connecticut and to support a subsequent Summary Process (eviction) action in Superior Court. Proper notice under Connecticut law is a prerequisite to filing for possession. This notice alone does not evict the tenant; a court judgment and execution are required.

Important Legal Framework (CGS Title 47A)

Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-23 governs the Notice to Quit Possession. A landlord must deliver a written Notice to Quit before commencing a summary process action. For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must first observe the nine-day grace period under CGS § 47a-15a. For material noncompliance that is curable, a 15-day pre-termination notice under CGS § 47a-15 is generally required before a Notice to Quit may be served. Serious nuisance may permit a direct Notice to Quit with no cure opportunity.

Service Requirements (CGS § 47a-23(c)): The notice must be delivered to each lessee or occupant or left at the place of residence by a proper officer (state marshal or constable) or an indifferent person. Delivery may occur on any day of the week. Certified mail alone is generally insufficient for the statutory notice to quit; personal or substituted service by authorized person is required for proof.

Key Principle: The notice must match the breach. Using the wrong notice type or an incorrect statutory period can invalidate the eviction action.

> Warning: Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing belongings, or threatening force) are prohibited. Landlords who engage in self-help may face significant liability under Connecticut law.

NOTICE TYPE A, Nonpayment of Rent (3-Day Notice to Quit)

Use after the 9-day grace period (CGS § 47a-15a)., -

NOTICE TO QUIT POSSESSION
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
of the premises described as:
[[Rental Property Full Address, including Unit/Apt if applicable]]
[[City]], Connecticut [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter the "Premises")

FROM (Landlord / Owner / Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord or Agent Full Legal Name]]
[[Landlord or Agent Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Connecticut [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] Email: [[Landlord Email]], -

NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT AND DEMAND TO QUIT

You are hereby notified that you are in default of your rental agreement for failure to pay rent when due for the Premises.

Pursuant to CGS § 47a-15a, rent is due on the [[Rent Due Day]] of each month. The grace period is nine (9) days. You failed to pay rent within the grace period.

Itemized Rent Owed (Rent Only, No Late Fees or Other Charges Included):

Total Rent Owed: $[[Total Rent Amount Owed]]

You are required to pay the total rent owed or quit possession of the Premises.

You are hereby given NOTICE TO QUIT and must vacate and surrender possession of the Premises described above on or before [[Deadline Date, at least three full days after service]].

If you fail to pay the rent in full or quit and surrender the Premises by the deadline, the undersigned will commence a Summary Process action in the Superior Court for the Judicial District of [[Judicial District / Housing Session Location]] to obtain possession, unpaid rent, costs, and such other relief as the Court may allow.

Payment Instructions:
Pay the full amount to: [[Payment Instructions, name, address, or electronic method]]. Payment must be received (not merely mailed) by the deadline to cure., -

TENANT RIGHTS AND CURE INFORMATION

You may cure this nonpayment by delivering full payment of the rent demanded before the court issues a judgment for possession. Paying after a judgment may not restore your tenancy. Consult an attorney or the court clerk for current procedures.

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

__________________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title or Capacity]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE B, 15-Day Pre-Termination Notice for Curable Material Noncompliance (CGS § 47a-15)

Required before a Notice to Quit for most curable lease violations., -

15-DAY NOTICE TO REMEDY BREACH OR QUIT
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
of the Premises at:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Connecticut [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Agent Full Legal Name]]
[[Landlord or Agent Address]]
[[City]], CT [[ZIP]], -

NOTICE OF MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE

You are in material noncompliance with the rental agreement and/or CGS § 47a-11 in the following respects:

Specific Breach Description:
[[Describe the violation with dates, facts, and lease section if known, e.g., "Unauthorized pet (one dog) kept at Premises in violation of Section 8 of the Lease. First observed on June 10, 2026. Lease prohibits pets without prior written consent."]]

Lease or Statutory Provision Violated: [[Lease Section or CGS cite]]

Date(s) Breach Occurred or Discovered: [[Date(s)]]

Remedial Action Required to Cure:
[[Specific action required, e.g., "Remove the dog permanently from the Premises and provide written confirmation and proof of removal to Landlord by the deadline."]], -

DEMAND

You are hereby notified to cure the breach described above within fifteen (15) days after receipt of this notice, or quit and surrender possession of the Premises.

The fifteen (15) day cure period expires on [[Cure Deadline Date]].

If the breach is remedied within fifteen (15) days, the rental agreement will not terminate on this ground. If the breach is not remedied or you do not quit, the landlord may serve a three-day Notice to Quit and commence summary process.

*Signature*

__________________________________________
[[Landlord / Agent Name]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE C, 3-Day Notice to Quit for Serious Nuisance or Non-Curable Breach

For serious nuisance (CGS § 47a-15) or repeated material noncompliance within six months., -

NOTICE TO QUIT POSSESSION, SERIOUS NUISANCE / NON-CURABLE
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS
Premises: [[Rental Property Full Address]], [[City]], CT [[ZIP]]

FROM: [[Landlord / Agent Name and Address]], -

NOTICE OF SERIOUS NUISANCE OR NON-CURABLE BREACH

Pursuant to CGS § 47a-15 and § 47a-23, you are hereby notified that you have committed a serious nuisance or a non-curable material breach:

Description of Conduct / Breach:
[[Detailed factual description, e.g., "On June 18, 2026, you and guests engaged in conduct that presented an immediate and serious danger to the safety of other tenants by [specific facts]. This constitutes a serious nuisance."]]

Prior Notice (if applicable for repeat violations):
[[Date and description of any prior 15-day notice for similar breach within 6 months]]

You are given NOTICE TO QUIT. You must vacate and surrender possession of the Premises on or before [[Deadline Date, at least three full days from service]].

No right to cure is provided for this ground. Failure to quit will result in the filing of a Summary Process action in Superior Court.

*Signature*

__________________________________________
[[Landlord / Agent]]
Date: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE D, Notice to Quit for Lapse of Time or Other Termination Grounds

Use when tenancy terminates by its terms, for no-cause month-to-month termination (reasonable notice, typically aligned with rental period), or other statutory grounds under § 47a-23., -

NOTICE TO QUIT POSSESSION, LAPSE OF TIME / OTHER
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
Premises: [[Full Address]]

FROM: [[Landlord / Agent]]

You are hereby given notice that any right or privilege you have to occupy the Premises will terminate on [[Termination Date]] for the following reason: [[Lapse of time per lease term / month-to-month termination / other statutory reason]].

You are required to quit possession and surrender the Premises on or before the termination date stated above.

If you fail to quit, the landlord will commence Summary Process.

*Signature*, -

Service and Proof of Service

The Notice to Quit must be served by a proper officer or indifferent person. The following certificate should be completed by the server and retained.

Certificate of Service, Notice to Quit

I, [[Server Full Name]], being a [[State Marshal / Constable / Indifferent Person]] in the State of Connecticut, certify under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Service]] at approximately [[Time]], I served the foregoing [[Notice Type]] upon:

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], CT [[ZIP Code]]

Method of Service (check one):
- [ ] Personal delivery to the tenant named above.
- [ ] Leaving a copy at the tenant's usual place of abode with [[Name of Person, if applicable]], a person of suitable age and discretion.
- [ ] Other authorized method: [[Describe if applicable]]

The three (3) day period (or applicable period) begins to run on the date of service. The quit date in the notice is [[Quit Date in Notice]].

__________________________________________
Signature of Server
[[Server Full Name and Title]]
[[Server Address]]
Date: [[Date of Certificate]]

Landlord Retains: Original notice, signed certificate, and any certified mail receipts or photos of posting if used as backup.

Pre-Filing Checklist Before Summary Process Action

• [ ] Correct notice type chosen for the ground (nonpayment, curable violation, serious nuisance, lapse of time).
• [ ] 9-day grace period observed for nonpayment before serving 3-day Notice to Quit.
• [ ] 15-day pre-termination notice served and cure period expired for curable violations.
• [ ] Notice contains all required statutory elements and uses substantially the statutory form language.
• [ ] Notice served by proper officer or indifferent person with completed proof of service.
• [ ] At least three full days have elapsed since service (or the period stated) and tenant has not quit or cured where permitted.
• [ ] No self-help actions taken.
• [ ] SCRA / military status checked (50 U.S.C. § 3951 et seq.).
• [ ] Any applicable local ordinances or housing code issues reviewed.
• [ ] Copy of current lease, ledgers, prior notices, and photos retained.
• [ ] Filing in correct venue: Superior Court Housing Session where the property is located.

Statutory Reference Summary (as of June 2026)

Disclaimer and Sources

Template, not professional legal advice. This template illustrates statutory requirements under Connecticut law as of June 2026. Laws and procedures change; forms and service methods must be verified against current statutes, court rules, and local practice. Use of an incorrect notice or improper service may result in dismissal of the eviction action. Consult a Connecticut-licensed attorney and/or the Superior Court Clerk's office before serving notices or filing any action. The landlord is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and fair housing laws.

Primary Sources (as of June 2026):
- Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-1 through 47a-42 (Landlord and Tenant) and Chapter 832 (Summary Process), available at https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/title47a.htm and https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap832.htm
- CGS § 47a-15, § 47a-15a, § 47a-23, § 47a-23a, § 47a-23c
- Connecticut Superior Court Housing Session procedures and forms
- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 3901 et seq.
- Connecticut Fair Housing laws

Numbered steps and statutory references are provided for clarity. All dates, names, amounts, and facts are user-supplied via [[tokens]].