⚖ Connecticut 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
Required 3-Day Demand Before Eviction Filing — CGS § 47a-23
Connecticut Requires 3-Day Written Notice for Nonpayment: Under CGS § 47a-23, a landlord must serve a written 3-day demand for payment before filing an eviction (unlawful detainer) action for nonpayment of rent. The notice must state the exact amount owed, the property address, and give the tenant 3 calendar days to pay in full or vacate. Demand for rent must precede the summary process complaint.
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💰 Unpaid Rent
3-Day Notice Period (CGS § 47a-23): Demand for rent must precede the summary process complaint.
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Connecticut 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit — Landlord Guide
Before a Connecticut landlord can file an eviction action for nonpayment of rent,
state law requires a written 3-day demand giving the tenant the opportunity
to pay the full amount owed or vacate the premises. Under CGS § 47a-23, failure to
serve this notice properly will result in dismissal of the eviction case.
What Must Be in the Notice
The notice must clearly state: (1) the exact total amount of unpaid rent,
(2) the rental property address, (3) the 3-day deadline to pay or vacate,
and (4) where to send payment. Errors in the rent amount or ambiguous language
can give the tenant grounds to challenge the notice in court.
Proper Service in Connecticut
Most Connecticut landlords use personal delivery or certified mail to serve
eviction notices. Check the service requirements under CGS § 47a-23 carefully —
some courts require specific language confirming service. Document your
delivery method, date, and time regardless of the method used.
If the Tenant Pays Within 3 Days
Accept payment in full and the tenancy continues. Keep a written record
of the payment. A partial payment may waive your right to proceed —
consult a Connecticut landlord-tenant attorney before accepting anything less
than the full amount stated in the notice.
If the Tenant Does Not Pay or Vacate
After the 3-day period expires without payment or voluntary vacating,
you may file an eviction (unlawful detainer) complaint with the Connecticut court
having jurisdiction over the property. See our
Connecticut eviction notice laws
guide for the full process.
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