Free Connecticut Eviction Notice Template

A Connecticut eviction notice is a legal document landlords must serve before filing an eviction case in court. Under Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-23, the notice gives the tenant a set amount of time to pay overdue rent, fix a lease violation, or leave before the landlord can start the summary process eviction case.

Document Genius walks you through each step so your notice meets state requirements and can be downloaded instantly as a PDF or Word file.

Connecticut law sets specific timelines depending on the issue. Use Document Genius to choose the right notice type from the dropdown before you create your form.

• 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (CT Gen Stat § 47a-15a and CT Gen Stat § 47a-23): Use this when rent hasn’t been paid. Use this when rent hasn’t been paid. Tenants first receive a statutory grace period—nine days for most tenancies, or four days for week-to-week rentals—before the three-day notice period begins. In effect, the timeline is the grace period plus three days to pay or move out before an eviction case can be filed.
• 15-Day Notice to Quit for Lease Violations (CT Gen Stat § 47a-15): For lease violations like those that materially affect the health and safety of tenants, tenants get fifteen days to fix the problem or leave before the landlord can proceed.
• 3-Day Notice to End a Month-to-Month Tenancy (CT Gen Stat § 47a-23): Use this to end a month-to-month rental even if the tenant hasn’t done anything wrong.

To create a valid notice:

1. Choose the correct notice type for your situation.
2. List landlord and tenant information, including full names and rental property address.
3. Explain the reason for eviction if required by law.
4. Include the deadline for the tenant to pay, fix the violation, or move out.
5. Sign and date the completed notice before serving it.

If the tenant doesn’t comply, landlords can file a Summary Process Complaint in Superior Court under CT Gen Stat chapters 830 and 832.

In Connecticut, eviction notices can be served by:

• State marshal: Often used for legal notices to ensure proper service.
• Process server or constable: Common for fast delivery with proof.
• Certified mail: Only allowed if permitted by the court or lease.

Always keep a copy of the notice and proof of delivery since the court will require it if you file for eviction.

If the tenant doesn’t respond within the notice period, landlords can:

• File a Summary Process Complaint in Superior Court.
• Have the court issue a Summons to notify the tenant.
• Request a Judgment for Possession if the tenant doesn’t appear or loses the case.
• Obtain a Summary Process Execution so a state marshal can remove the tenant.

Landlords may need these forms during the eviction process:

• Notice to Quit (End) Possession: Served before filing an eviction case.
• Summary Process Complaint: Starts the eviction lawsuit in court.
• Summons – Summary Process: Notifies the tenant about the court case.
• Answer to Complaint: Tenant’s written response to the eviction claim.
• Judgment for Possession: Court order granting possession back to the landlord.
• Summary Process Execution: Issued after judgment so a marshal can remove the tenant.