A Connecticut eviction notice form is a legal letter provided to a tenant directing them to correct a breach of their obligations and/or vacate the premises. In Connecticut, eviction notices can be served for the nonpayment of rent, lease violations or an incurable breach of the lease.
Types of Connecticut Eviction Notice Forms
| Notice Form | Grounds | Curable? |
| 3 Day Notice to Quit | Unpaid Rent | Yes |
| 15 Day Notice to Comply or Vacate | Lease Violation | Yes |
| 3 Day Notice to Vacate | Incurable Breach | No |
| 30 Day Notice to Vacate | End of Lease / No Lease | No |
Connecticut 3 Day Notice to Quit
A Connecticut 3 day Notice to Quit form is used for an eviction for nonpayment of rent. This notice must be served by a state marshal or proper officer. The tenant has the option to pay the rent balance due, otherwise the tenant must vacate the premises within three (3) calendar days.
Connecticut 15 Day Notice to Comply or Vacate
A Connecticut 15 day Notice to Comply or Vacate form is used for an eviction for a lease violation. Examples of lease violations include refusing to allow the landlord access to the rental unit, committing property damage or failing to maintain the premises in a clean and safe manner. The tenant has the option to remedy by correcting the infraction, otherwise the tenant must move out and deliver possession of the premises within fifteen (15) calendar days.
Connecticut 3 Day Notice to Vacate
A Connecticut 3 day Notice to Vacate form is used for an eviction for an incurable breach of the lease. An incurable breach of the lease is committing a serious nuisance or a repeat lease violation of the same or similar nature within six (6) months. This notice must be delivered by a state marshal or proper officer. The tenant cannot remain on premises and must move out and deliver possession of the premises within three (3) calendar days.
Connecticut 30 Day Notice to Vacate
A Connecticut 30 Day Notice to Vacate form is used to terminate a tenancy with or without a written lease regardless of how often rent is paid. This lease termination letter may also be used for tenants with an expired lease. Either party may deliver the notice at least thirty (30) calendar days before the end of the following rental period.
How to Write an Eviction Notice in Connecticut
For an eviction notice to be legally compliant:
- List tenants’ full names;
- List full address;
- Include grounds for eviction;
- Calculate and include termination date;
- Include date notice served;
- The landlord’s signature and printed name; and
- The landlord’s address and telephone number.
Without this information on the notice, a judge may not be able to proceed with an eviction proceeding and the landlord’s case may be dismissed.
How to Calculate Expiration Date in Connecticut
In Connecticut, eviction notices take effect the day after they are served. All days are counted in the notice period. If the last day of the notice period falls on a weekend or legal holidays, then the notice will not officially expire until the end of the next judicial day (a day when the courthouse is open).
How to Serve an Eviction Notice in Connecticut
A state marshal, proper officer, specially appointed individual by the court and landlords may serve a notice using any of the below acceptable methods:
- Handing the notice to the tenant in person;
- Handing the notice to someone of suitable age and discretion at the premises;
- Posting the notice in a conspicuous place at the premises.
Sources
- 1 Federal Court Rules of Civil Procedure - Rule 6
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(a) COMPUTING TIME. The following rules apply in computing any time period specified in these rules, in any local rule or court order, or in any statute that does not specify a method of computing time. (1) Period Stated in Days or a Longer Unit. When the period is stated in days or a longer unit of time: (A) exclude the day of the event that triggers the period; (B) count every day, including intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays; and (C) include the last day of the period, but if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
Source Link - 2 CT Gen Stat § 47a-23
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A copy of such notice shall be delivered to each lessee or occupant by a proper officer or indifferent person. Delivery of such notice may be made on any day of the week.
Source Link - 3 Federal Court Rules of Civil Procedure - Rule 4
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Notice Delivery: By delivering a copy to the individual personally; (B) leaving a copy of each at the individual’s dwelling or usual place of abode with someone of suitable age and discretion who resides there.
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