Connecticut Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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Connecticut rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent3 days — 3-Day Notice to Quit PossessionSource: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23(a)
Lease violation15 days — tenant may cureSource: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15 (pre-termination Kapa notice, 15 days to cure) followed by 3-day notice to quit § 47a-23
Unconditional quit3 days — Serious nuisance (violence, drug sale, prostitution, willful destruction) — no pre-termination cure notice requiredSource: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15; § 47a-23
Permitted service methodspersonal, substitutedSource: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23(c) (served by state marshal or other proper officer; true copy left at usual abode)
Required wordingNotice to quit must use the statutory form: it must state the reason (using the statutory language, e.g., 'nonpayment of rent'), the quit date, and that the tenant must 'quit possession or occupancy' of the premises. Kapa notices must specify the acts constituting the breach and that the lease will terminate not less than 15 days after receipt if not remedied.
StatuteConn. Gen. Stat. Title 47a, Chapter 832 (Summary Process)

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Connecticut

Serve the notice exactly as Connecticut law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Connecticut?

3 days (3-Day Notice to Quit Possession), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23(a). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23(c) (served by state marshal or other proper officer; true copy left at usual abode) Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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