For a deposit, if you are 62 or older, the most is 1 month's rent.
From Connecticut Rental Security Deposits law (Banking Commissioner guidance), read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“Landlords can’t require more than two months’ rent as a security deposit. This limit is reduced to one month’s rent if a tenant is 62 years of age or older …”
Connecticut Rental Security Deposits law (Banking Commissioner guidance) · portal.ct.gov
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Connecticut residential security deposit rules
How big can the deposit be?
Max 2 months' rent.
For a deposit, if you are 62 or older, the most is 1 month's rent.
The law, word for word
“Landlords can’t require more than two months’ rent as a security deposit. This limit is reduced to one month’s rent if a tenant is 62 years of age or older …”
Connecticut Rental Security Deposits law (Banking Commissioner guidance) · portal.ct.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026