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    Connecticut Lease Termination Letter

    No Connecticut statute sets how much notice a tenant must give to end a month-to-month tenancy, so follow the lease; a landlord ends one by having a marshal serve a notice to quit for lapse of time that gives at least three full days and runs to the end of the rental month (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-3b, 47a-23(a)). The lease termination letter below is preset for Connecticut: fill in your details, then print it or save it as a PDF.

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    Connecticut rules for a lease termination letter

    Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
    No statewide statute Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23(a), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3b
    Deadline to return the security deposit
    21 days after the lease ends Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2), P.A. 23-207, § 38 (30 → 21 days, eff. Oct. 1, 2023)
    Penalty for a late or improper return
    Twice the security deposit for violating the return rules (or the greater of $10 or twice the accrued interest if the only violation is unpaid interest); fines of up to $250 for knowing and wilful failure to return; Banking Commissioner may order civil penalties Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2), (j), (k), P.A. 26-79, § 3 (Banking Commissioner civil penalties, eff. Oct. 1, 2026)

    Lease Termination Letter generator

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    The last day of the tenancy. Under the SCRA, see the effective-date rule below the generator.

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    Mutual Lease Termination Agreement

    Landlord:Morgan Patel
    Tenant(s):Jordan Lee
    Property:123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield
    Lease dated:March 1, 2026
    Scheduled end date:February 28, 2027

    Landlord and Tenant are parties to a lease dated March 1, 2026 for the property listed above (the "Lease"), which is scheduled to end on February 28, 2027. Landlord and Tenant agree to end the Lease early on the terms below.

    Terms

    1. The Lease ends on November 30, 2026 (the "Termination Date"). Tenant will move out and return possession of the property to Landlord no later than the Termination Date. Until then, the Lease stays in full effect.
    2. Tenant pays rent through November 30, 2026. No rent is due for any period after that date.
    3. Tenant pays Landlord an early termination fee of $1,200 by November 15, 2026.
    4. The security deposit will be returned, less any permitted deductions, as provided in the lease and applicable law. Tenant's forwarding address for the deposit and any itemized statement is 48 Oak Avenue, Riverton.
    5. Tenant returns all keys, fobs, garage remotes and access cards to Landlord by the end date.
    6. Landlord and Tenant will do a move-out inspection on November 30, 2026. Tenant is invited to attend.
    7. Tenant leaves the unit clean and in the same condition as at move-in, except for normal wear and tear.
    8. Tenant transfers or closes any utilities in Tenant's name as of the end date.
    9. Release: Except for the obligations stated in this agreement, including rent and charges owed through the Termination Date and the handling of the security deposit, Landlord and Tenant release each other from all further obligations under the Lease for the period after the Termination Date.

    This agreement is the complete agreement about ending the Lease. Any change must be in writing and signed by both parties.

    Landlord signature (Morgan Patel)
    Date
    Tenant signature (Jordan Lee)
    Date
    Tenant signature
    Date

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    What Connecticut requires

    Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy

    No Connecticut statute sets how much notice a tenant must give to end a month-to-month tenancy, so follow the lease; a landlord ends one by having a marshal serve a notice to quit for lapse of time that gives at least three full days and runs to the end of the rental month (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-3b, 47a-23(a)).

    Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23(a), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3b · checked October 30, 2026

    Deadline to return the security deposit

    Landlords must return the deposit plus accrued interest, or the balance with an itemized statement of damages, within 21 days after the tenancy ends or 15 days after receiving the tenant's written forwarding address, whichever is later (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2)).

    Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2), P.A. 23-207, § 38 (30 → 21 days, eff. Oct. 1, 2023) · checked October 26, 2026

    Penalty for a late or improper return

    A landlord who misses the return or itemization rules owes the tenant twice the security deposit, or the greater of $10 or twice the interest if only interest was withheld (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2), (k)).

    Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2), (j), (k), P.A. 26-79, § 3 (Banking Commissioner civil penalties, eff. Oct. 1, 2026) · checked October 26, 2026

    City and county rules can be stricter than state law, and your lease can require more than the statute does. Use whichever rule gives the tenant more time or protection.

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