Connecticut Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Property: [[Property Full Address]], [[City]], CT [[ZIP Code]]
Current Lease Term Ends: [[Current Lease End Date]]
Notice Date: [[Notice Date]]
Proposed Effective Date of Change: [[Effective Date of New Terms]]

Connecticut does not have statewide rent control or rent stabilization. Landlords may set rents at market rates upon renewal or for new tenancies, subject to any applicable local fair rent commission ordinances and the notice requirements of state law.

This notice provides written notification of proposed renewal terms, including any rent adjustment, new lease term, and other material changes. Proper advance written notice is required for rent increases to be effective.

Statutory Notice Requirements for Rent Increases

Under CGS § 47a-4e (as amended by Public Act 24-143, effective October 1, 2024):

• No rent increase for a dwelling unit is effective unless the landlord has given the tenant written notice of the proposed increase not less than forty-five (45) days before the day on which the increase is proposed to take effect.
• For leases with a term of one month or less, notice shall be given a number of days equivalent to the length of a full term of such lease.
• A tenant's failure to respond to such notice shall not constitute agreement to the proposed increase.
• Rent may not be increased during the term of a fixed-term rental agreement unless the agreement expressly permits it.

For month-to-month periodic tenancies, reasonable notice consistent with the statute is required. Landlords should also check for any municipal fair rent commission rules or just-cause protections that may impose additional procedural requirements (e.g., City of Hartford or other localities with ordinances).

NOTICE OF LEASE RENEWAL AND/OR RENT ADJUSTMENT

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

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

Current Lease / Tenancy Reference:
- Original Lease Date: [[Original Lease Date or "Month-to-Month since [[Date]]"]]
- Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]
- Current Term End Date: [[Current Term End Date]]
- Security Deposit on File: $[[Current Security Deposit Amount]], -

1. PROPOSED RENEWAL TERMS

New Lease Term: [[Fixed Term of X Months / Year-to-Year / Month-to-Month]]

Proposed Monthly Rent: $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent]]
(Change from current: $[[Increase Amount]] or [[Percentage]]% increase)

Effective Date of New Rent / Term: [[Effective Date, must comply with 45-day (or applicable) notice]]

Other Proposed Changes (if any):
[[List any changes to utilities responsibility, pet policy, parking, rules, or "No other material changes proposed."]]

Renewal Offer Expiration (if applicable):
To accept these terms, tenant must sign and return a new lease or written acceptance by [[Acceptance Deadline Date]]. If no response is received by the deadline, the landlord may proceed with non-renewal or other remedies permitted by law.

2. CURRENT VS. PROPOSED RENT COMPARISON

3. ACCEPTANCE OR NON-RENEWAL ELECTION

Tenant Response Options (check one and return signed copy):

• [ ] ACCEPT. I/we accept the proposed renewal terms. I/we will execute a new lease agreement reflecting these terms prior to the current term end.
• [ ] DECLINE / DO NOT RENEW. I/we will vacate the Premises on or before [[Vacate Date consistent with current lease or law]].
• [ ] COUNTER. I/we propose the following different terms: [[Tenant Counter Proposal]].

Tenant Signature(s) for Response:

__________________________________________
[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Date: __________

Landlord Acknowledgment of Response: ______________________________ Date: _________, -

ALTERNATIVE: NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL (NO RENT INCREASE, TENANCY WILL END)

If the landlord does not wish to renew:

You are hereby notified that the landlord does not intend to renew the current lease or continue the tenancy beyond [[End Date]].

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises, returning all keys and leaving the unit in the condition required by the lease, on or before the end date above.

A separate security deposit accounting and any refund will be provided in accordance with CGS § 47a-21 within thirty (30) days after surrender and receipt of a forwarding address.

This non-renewal is not based on any tenant fault. If you believe this action is retaliatory or discriminatory, you may have rights under Connecticut or federal law.

*Landlord Signature*

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

METHOD OF SERVICE AND PROOF

This notice is being delivered by the following method (check and complete):

• [ ] Personal delivery to tenant(s) on [[Date]]
• [ ] Certified mail, return receipt requested (tracking [[Number]]), and first-class mail on [[Date]]
• [ ] Other: [[Describe authorized method]]

Certificate of Service (Landlord or Agent completes):

I certify that on [[Service Date]], I served a copy of this Connecticut Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice on the tenant(s) named above at the Premises by the method checked.

__________________________________________
Signature
[[Name and Title]]
Date: [[Date]]

Retain proof of delivery (signed receipt, tracking, or affidavit).

Additional Guidance and Best Practices

1. Deliver notice early enough to satisfy the full statutory period before the proposed effective date.
2. Use written notice even when not strictly required; email may be acceptable only if the lease permits and parties have previously used it for notices.
3. Keep a copy of the notice, proof of service, and tenant response in the file.
4. If the property is subject to a local fair rent commission, verify whether additional filing, justification, or hearing procedures apply before implementing an increase.
5. For fixed-term leases, confirm the lease permits or requires renewal notice procedures; do not increase rent mid-term without contractual authority.
6. Consider offering a new written lease for clarity even on month-to-month conversions.

Statutory References (as of June 2026)

• CGS § 47a-4e, Notices of increase in rent (45-day requirement for most residential dwelling units).
• CGS § 47a-15, Noncompliance; notice requirements in other contexts.
• CGS § 47a-21, Security deposits (return timing and itemization).
• CGS § 47a-23 et seq., Notice to quit and summary process (if non-renewal leads to holdover).
• Public Act 24-143 (2024) amendments.
• Local municipal codes (e.g., Hartford Fair Rent Commission) where applicable.

Disclaimer

Template, not professional legal advice. This document is a sample notice template for Connecticut residential tenancies. Rent increase notice periods, local rules, and required content can change. Verify current statutes at https://www.cga.ct.gov and consult local counsel or a housing specialist before use, especially where municipal fair rent commissions or just-cause eviction protections apply. Figures, dates, and party names are represented by [[tokens]] and must be completed accurately. This is not a substitute for legal advice.

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