Public Act 25-44: fees and the Rental Terms Summary Form
Since October 1, 2025, Connecticut landlords must include mandatory periodic fees in advertised rent, with a few listed exceptions. Starting April 1, 2026, a written rental agreement must have a completed Rental Terms Summary Form as its first page. Violations can cost one month's rent, plus attorney's fees (CGA summary). The Department of Housing publishes the fillable form.
Read the full CT lease rules guide
Multi-family buildings and vacancies
Connecticut has a lot of older two-to-six family buildings. Once a building passes four units, it often moves to a commercial policy, and commercial vacancy rules are stricter than homeowners rules. When a unit goes empty, check the vacancy guide and start the vacancy clock.
Crumbling foundations
Some Connecticut homes were built with concrete that contains pyrrhotite, which can cause foundations to crack and fail over time. Federal investigators found that insurers have largely denied these claims (U.S. GAO). If you own a rental with a foundation concern, we'll walk through your policy with you calmly and honestly, and we'd suggest a Connecticut attorney for the legal side. A full guide for rental owners is on the way.
Questions CT owners ask us
What changed for Connecticut landlords in 2025 and 2026?
Under Public Act 25-44, advertised rent must include mandatory recurring fees starting October 1, 2025, and written leases given on or after April 1, 2026 must start with the state's Rental Terms Summary Form.
What's the penalty for not using the Rental Terms Summary Form?
A landlord who violates these provisions can owe the tenant one month's rent, and a court may award attorney's fees and costs.
Does insurance cover crumbling foundations?
Federal investigators found that insurers have largely denied these claims. It's a hard situation, and the answer depends on the property and the policy. If you own a rental with a foundation concern, talk to us and to a Connecticut attorney.
Does CanDo work with Connecticut landlords?
Yes. We work with rental owners across Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Educational, not legal advice. Have a Connecticut attorney review your lease template.
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