CONNECTICUT NOTICE TO QUIT POSSESSION
(Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-23 et seq.)
Part 1 - Parties and Premises
To Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
Rental Unit Address: [[Full Civic Address, Unit Number, City, Connecticut, ZIP Code]]
From Landlord/Owner: [[Landlord Full Legal Name or Company Name]]
Landlord Notice Address: [[Landlord Address, City, CT, ZIP]]
Landlord Phone / Email: [[Phone]] / [[Email]]
Date of This Notice: [[Notice Date]]
Part 2 - Notice Type (Select One)
☐ Option A: 3-Day Notice to Quit - Non-Payment of Rent
(C.G.S. § 47a-23(a)(1)(A) - non-payment of rent)
Rental Period(s) for Which Rent is Owed:
| Rental Period | Rent Owed | Credits/Payments | Balance |
|--------------|-----------|------------------|---------|
| [[Month / Year]] | $[[Amount]] | $[[Credits]] | $[[Balance]] |
| Total Rent Owing: | | | $[[Total Arrears]] |
DEMAND: You are hereby required to pay the total past-due rent of $[[Total Arrears]] to the undersigned landlord, or to quit possession of the above-described premises, within 3 days of service of this notice.
Important:
- Only past-due rent may be included; late fees, utility charges, or other amounts are NOT "rent" for purposes of a 3-day notice to quit under C.G.S. § 47a-23.
- Connecticut does NOT allow a landlord to demand payment of future rent in a nonpayment notice.
- Under C.G.S. § 47a-15a, a one-time per calendar year right to pay and stay applies: a tenant who has not used the right to pay in the past 12 months may pay all rent owed before judgment and avoid eviction, even after a notice to quit is served.
Payment Instructions: Bring full payment (cash, certified check, or money order) to [[Landlord name and address or authorized agent's address]] before the notice period expires.
☐ Option B: 3-Day Notice to Quit - Lapse of Time (Lease Expired)
(C.G.S. § 47a-23(a)(1)(B) - expiration of lease term)
The lease or rental agreement for the above premises expired on [[Lease Expiration Date]] and the tenancy has not been renewed. Your right to occupy the premises has lapsed.
DEMAND: You are hereby required to quit possession and deliver up the above-described premises within 3 days of service of this notice.
☐ Option C: 3-Day Notice to Quit - Nuisance or Serious Lease Violation
(C.G.S. § 47a-23(a)(1)(C) / § 47a-15 - material non-compliance / serious nuisance)
Description of Violation or Nuisance:
[[Describe the specific conduct - e.g., illegal activity, substantial damage to the unit, creating a nuisance affecting other residents, lease violation]]
Applicable Lease Provision(s) Violated: [[Section/Paragraph of Lease]]
DEMAND: You are hereby required to quit possession of the above-described premises within 3 days of service of this notice on the grounds that you are committing or permitting a serious nuisance or substantial lease violation.
Note: For non-serious lease violations (not nuisance or nonpayment), a landlord must first provide a 15-day opportunity to cure under C.G.S. § 47a-15 before serving a notice to quit.
☐ Option D: 15-Day Cure or Quit Notice - Non-Serious Lease Violation
(C.G.S. § 47a-15 - material non-compliance, non-nuisance)
Description of Lease Violation:
[[Describe the lease provision violated and the specific conduct - e.g., unauthorized pet, unauthorized subletting, failure to maintain unit]]
Applicable Lease Provision(s) Violated: [[Section/Paragraph]]
CURE REQUIRED: You must cure the above violation and come into full compliance within 15 days of service of this notice.
If you fail to cure the violation within 15 days, the landlord will serve a Notice to Quit and initiate summary process proceedings.
☐ Option E: 30-Day (or One Full Rental Period) Notice to Quit - Month-to-Month Termination
(C.G.S. § 47a-23(a)(2) - termination of month-to-month or at-will tenancy)
DEMAND: You are hereby notified that your tenancy of the above-described premises shall terminate at the expiration of one full rental period (at least 30 days) from service of this notice, specifically on [[Termination Date - last day of the rental period following 30 days' notice]]. You are directed to vacate and deliver up possession on or before that date.
Connecticut does not currently have a statewide just-cause eviction requirement for month-to-month terminations; however, certain municipalities may have enacted additional protections - verify applicable local law.
Part 3 - Service of Notice
Under C.G.S. § 47a-23c, this Notice to Quit must be served by:
- [ ] State Marshal / Constable (by making true and attested copy and leaving it with the tenant or at the premises) - required for a valid Notice to Quit to support summary process. Self-service (landlord personally serving) may also be permitted in some circumstances; consult an attorney.
- [ ] Personal delivery to the tenant.
- [ ] Left with a person of suitable age and discretion at the tenant's residence.
- [ ] Posted on the main door or entrance of the premises (where personal delivery is not reasonably possible) - verify sufficiency with a CT attorney.
Important: In Connecticut, a Notice to Quit that is NOT properly served by a State Marshal or Constable may be invalid for purposes of commencing summary process. Connecticut courts are strict about service requirements.
Method of Service Used: [[Describe]]
Served By: [[Name and capacity - e.g., State Marshal, Constable, or Landlord]]
Date and Time of Service: [[Date]] at [[Time]]
Part 4 - Instructions if Tenant Fails to Comply
If the Tenant does not pay, cure, or vacate within the period stated above, the Landlord may commence Summary Process (Eviction) Proceedings in the Connecticut Housing Court (or the Superior Court - Housing Session) for the judicial district where the property is located:
- Hartford Housing Court: 80 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106
- New Haven Housing Court: 54 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (or applicable courthouse)
- Other: [[Courthouse name and address for the judicial district]]
Filing: The Landlord must file a Summons (JD-HM-32) and Complaint with the Housing Court. A state marshal will serve process on the Tenant.
Self-Help Prohibited: The Landlord shall NOT change locks, remove the Tenant's property, shut off utilities, or engage in any self-help eviction. Only a court-issued Order of Execution can lawfully remove a Tenant.
Part 5 - Tenant's Rights
- Right to Pay (Non-Payment Only): If you pay all past-due rent before judgment, you may be entitled to have the case dismissed (once per calendar year under C.G.S. § 47a-15a).
- Right to Contest: You have the right to appear in court and defend against any summary process action.
- Legal Assistance: Connecticut Legal Services and Statewide Legal Services (1-800-453-3320; ctlegal.org) provide free legal help to qualifying tenants.
- Security Deposit: Your security deposit is governed by C.G.S. § 47a-21. Landlords must return the deposit within 21 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant surrenders possession, with an itemized statement of deductions.
- Protections Against Retaliatory Eviction: Under C.G.S. § 47a-20, a landlord may not evict a tenant in retaliation for complaining to housing authorities, organizing, or exercising other legal rights.
Part 6 - Landlord Signature
_______________________________
[[Landlord Full Legal Name or Authorized Agent]]
[[Title - Property Manager, Attorney, etc.]]
Date: __________
> Template - not legal advice. Connecticut eviction (summary process) procedure is governed by Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-23 through 47a-42. Connecticut has specific and strict procedural requirements, including mandatory service by a State Marshal or Constable in most cases, strict notice periods, and tenant protections including the once-per-year right to pay and cure. Errors in procedure - including improper service, incorrect notice periods, or inclusion of non-rent charges in a pay-or-quit demand - can delay or invalidate the eviction. Landlords are strongly encouraged to consult a Connecticut attorney before serving a Notice to Quit or filing a Summary Process action.
Primary Sources (as of 2026-06):
- C.G.S. § 47a-23 (Notice to Quit - grounds and periods)
- C.G.S. § 47a-23c (service of Notice to Quit)
- C.G.S. § 47a-15 (15-day cure notice - non-serious violations)
- C.G.S. § 47a-15a (one-time per year right to pay and cure non-payment)
- C.G.S. § 47a-20 (retaliatory eviction protection)
- C.G.S. § 47a-21 (security deposit - 21-day return)
- Connecticut Judicial Branch Housing Court: jud.ct.gov/housing
