How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Connecticut?

21 days after the tenancy ends, or 15 days after the landlord receives the tenant's forwarding address in writing, whichever is later (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21).

What the statute says

The Connecticut letter restates the statute this way:

Under section 47a-21(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, a landlord must deliver to the tenant at the forwarding address either the full amount of the security deposit plus accrued interest, or the balance of the deposit and accrued interest after deduction for damages, together with a written statement itemizing the nature and amount of those damages. The landlord must do so within twenty one days after the termination of the tenancy, or within fifteen days after receiving written notification of the tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later.

Statute: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21. Read the statute.

Last reviewed: October 2026