In Connecticut, a landlord generally cannot evict you during a lease term without cause. However, for “no-cause” terminations, such as when a lease expires or if the tenancy is month-to-month—the landlord can end the agreement by following Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23.
Termination Without Cause
If there is no lease violation, the landlord must serve a 3-day Notice to Quit to regain possession:
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Month-to-Month: The landlord can terminate for “lapse of time.” While the legal minimum is 3 days, they must honor any longer notice periods specified in your lease.
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Fixed-Term Lease: The agreement generally expires on its own. If you stay past the end date, the landlord may immediately serve a 3-day notice.
The “Just Cause” Exception
A landlord cannot evict you for “no reason” (even if your lease has expired) if you live in a building with five or more units and are:
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62 years of age or older; or
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An individual with a physical or mental disability. For these protected tenants, the landlord must prove a specific “good cause,” such as nonpayment of rent or a serious lease violation.
Termination With Cause
If you violate the lease, the process is strict:
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Nonpayment of Rent: A 3-day notice can be served after a 9-day grace period.
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Lease Violations: The landlord must first send a “Kapa” Notice, giving you 15 days to fix the issue before they can file for eviction.
The information for this answer was found on our Connecticut Eviction Process answers.