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Connecticut renter guide

Connecticut 15-Day Forwarding Address Rule

A written forwarding address is central to Connecticut’s deposit-return timing. The statute uses the later of 21 days after tenancy termination or 15 days after the landlord receives the forwarding address in writing.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
Address formWritten

Preserve proof that the landlord received it.

Additional clock15 days

Measured from receipt of the written forwarding address.

Best evidence

  • Copy of the forwarding-address notice.
  • Certified-mail receipt or other delivery evidence.
  • Date the landlord actually received the notice.
  • Any landlord acknowledgement.
Forwarding-address timing matters. Connecticut’s ordinary 21-day rule must be read together with the written forwarding-address provision. Educational information only.

Official sources

Connecticut General AssemblyConn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21 — Security deposits ↗

Current 2026 supplement governing Connecticut security deposits, caps, forwarding-address timing, itemization, escrow, interest and remedies.

Connecticut Department of BankingRental Security Deposits — Key Issues and Guidance ↗

Current official agency guidance, including the 2026 interest rate, 21-day return rule and forwarding-address guidance.

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