Connecticut Eviction Notice Template (C.G.S. § 47a-23)
Before a landlord can file an eviction case, most states require a written notice that tells the tenant what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. Answer the questions below to create a clear, professional notice — then check it against your state and local rules before you serve it.
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[Your address and phone for the tenant to reach you]
October 15, 2026
To: [Tenant name(s)]
and all other occupants of
[Rental property address]
Re: [Type of notice] — [Rental property address]
Dear [Tenant name(s)],
This letter is formal written notice to you as the tenant of the property at [Rental property address]. Type of notice: [Type of notice].
The reason for this notice is as follows:
[Reason for this notice]
Within [Notice period in days] days after this notice is delivered to you, you must [What the tenant must do within that time]. If this notice is delivered to you on October 15, 2026, that period ends on October 15, 2026.
This notice is given under Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-23, which requires a written notice to quit before a landlord may begin a summary process eviction case.
If you do not do so within that time, I intend to file an eviction case with the court to recover possession of the property. You will have the opportunity to respond in court, and you may not be removed from the property unless a court orders it. I will not remove you or your belongings or change the locks without a court order.
If you have questions about this notice, or wish to discuss payment or resolving the issue, please contact me in writing at the address above.
Sincerely,
[Landlord or property manager name]
Date this notice was delivered: ____________________
Method of delivery: ____________________
Delivered by: ____________________
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How eviction notices work in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the eviction process starts with a notice to quit under General Statutes § 47a-23. For unpaid rent, the landlord may serve it only after the grace period in § 47a-15a ends, which is nine days for monthly rent and four days for weekly rent, and it must give at least three days before the date to quit. For most other lease violations, § 47a-15 first requires a written notice giving the tenant 15 days to fix the problem before the rental agreement ends.
A notice to quit must be in writing, state the address, the date to quit and the reason, and be delivered to each tenant or left at their residence by a proper officer or indifferent person. Under § 47a-75, a copy of the Judicial Branch's one-page notice about the state's right-to-counsel program must be attached to the notice to quit. A month-to-month tenancy can end for lapse of time, and tenants who are 62 or older or have a disability, in buildings with five or more units, have good-cause protection under § 47a-23c.
If the tenant stays past the quit date, the landlord files a summary process case in Superior Court, where the tenant can appear and raise defenses. Connecticut does not allow self-help: a tenant who is locked out or whose belongings are removed or held can bring an entry and detainer case under § 47a-43 to be restored to the unit and recover costs. After judgment, only a state marshal acting on an execution can remove a tenant and their belongings.
What to do, step by step
Check your state and local rules first
Look up the notice period, required wording and delivery method for your state, county and city. Many places set different periods for unpaid rent, lease violations and ending a tenancy, and some cities add their own just-cause rules.
Fill in the notice
Answer the questions above. Name every adult tenant on the lease, state the facts plainly and enter the exact number of days your rules require.
Serve it the way your state requires
States specify how a notice must be delivered — commonly hand delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, posting and mailing, or certified mail. A notice served the wrong way may have to be redone.
Record how and when you served it
Write down the date, time, method and who delivered it, and keep a copy of the notice. Courts often ask for this proof of service.
Wait out the full notice period
Don't change the locks, remove belongings or shut off utilities. If the tenant fixes the problem, accept it as your rules require; if not, the next step is filing an eviction case in court.
What if the tenant doesn't respond to the notice?
An eviction notice is not an eviction. It is the written warning most states require before you can go to court. If the notice period ends and the tenant hasn't paid, fixed the violation or moved out, the next step is to file an eviction case — often called an unlawful detainer or summary possession case — with your local court.
Until a judge rules in your favor and a court officer such as a sheriff or marshal carries out the order, the tenant has the right to stay. Changing the locks, removing the tenant's belongings, cutting off utilities or otherwise forcing them out is a so-called self-help eviction, which is illegal in nearly every state and can expose you to damages.
Courts look closely at the notice itself. If the period was too short, the wording missed something your state requires or it was delivered the wrong way, the case can be dismissed and you may have to start over. Your local court's self-help center or a landlord association can tell you what your court expects.
Example Connecticut eviction notice
A filled-in sample with made-up details, so you can see the finished result.
Greenway Rentals LLC
PO Box 2210, Lakeview, MN 55401 · (555) 201-4478
October 5, 2026
To: Taylor Brooks and Jamie Brooks
and all other occupants of
56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402
Re: Notice to pay rent or quit — 56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402
Dear Taylor Brooks and Jamie Brooks,
This letter is formal written notice to you as the tenant of the property at 56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402. Type of notice: Notice to pay rent or quit.
The reason for this notice is as follows:
Rent of $1,450 for the month of September 2026, due on September 1, 2026, has not been paid, despite a reminder sent by email on September 10.
The total amount of rent now due is $1,450.00.
Within 14 days after this notice is delivered to you, you must pay the full amount of rent owed or move out of the property. If this notice is delivered to you on October 5, 2026, that period ends on October 19, 2026.
This notice is given under Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-23, which requires a written notice to quit before a landlord may begin a summary process eviction case.
If you do not do so within that time, I intend to file an eviction case with the court to recover possession of the property. You will have the opportunity to respond in court, and you may not be removed from the property unless a court orders it. I will not remove you or your belongings or change the locks without a court order.
If you have questions about this notice, or wish to discuss payment or resolving the issue, please contact me in writing at the address above.
Sincerely,
Greenway Rentals LLC
Date this notice was delivered: ____________________
Method of delivery: ____________________
Delivered by: ____________________
Frequently asked questions
When can a Connecticut landlord serve a notice to quit for unpaid rent?
Only after the grace period ends: nine days after the due date for monthly rent and four days for weekly rent. The notice to quit must then give at least three days before the quit date. It must state the reason, and a copy of the right-to-counsel notice must be attached.
Does a Connecticut tenant get a chance to fix a lease violation?
For most violations, yes. Under § 47a-15, the landlord first delivers a written notice describing the breach and stating that the rental agreement ends at least 15 days after the tenant receives it. If the tenant remedies it in time, the tenancy continues. A repeat of substantially the same violation within six months may skip the cure step.
How does a Connecticut landlord end a month-to-month tenancy?
The tenancy can end for lapse of time at the end of a rental period, followed by a notice to quit giving at least three days. Tenants who are 62 or older or have a disability, in buildings with five or more units, can only be evicted for specific good-cause reasons. Check § 47a-23c before serving notice.
Can a Connecticut landlord change the locks on a tenant who owes rent?
No. A landlord must win a summary process case before removing a tenant. A tenant who is locked out or whose property is removed can ask a Superior Court judge to restore possession through an entry and detainer case. If the tenant does not leave after judgment, a state marshal carries out the eviction.
How much notice do I have to give a tenant?
It depends on your state, sometimes your city, the type of notice and the lease. Periods for unpaid rent can be as short as a few days or as long as a month, and notices ending a month-to-month tenancy are often 30 days or more. Check your state's landlord-tenant law and any local ordinance before serving.
Is an eviction notice the same as being evicted?
No. A notice only starts the process. If the tenant doesn't comply, the landlord must file a case in court and win a judgment. Only a court order, carried out by a sheriff, marshal or similar officer, can legally remove a tenant from the property.
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