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Connecticut Notice of Intent to Enter
Give written notice before entering a Connecticut rental except in an emergency. The landlord may enter at reasonable times. Except in an emergency, give reasonable notice; 24 hours is the usual writing (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16).
- The landlord may enter at reasonable times. Except in an emergency, give reasonable notice; 24 hours is the usual writing (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16).
- This notice is not a lockout and not an eviction.
- Keep a copy and a record of how you delivered it.
Related Connecticut documents
- Connecticut Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Connecticut Lease Renewal Offer. A written offer to renew an existing residential lease for a new term and rent.
- Connecticut Eviction Notice. A written pay-or-quit, cure-or-quit, or termination notice. It is not a court summons and does not authorize a lockout.
- Connecticut Notice of Rent Increase. Written notice that rent will change on a stated date. It is not an eviction and not a substitute for a signed amendment or renewal.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Connecticut entry notice papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- How much notice must a landlord give before entering in Connecticut?
- The landlord may enter at reasonable times. Except in an emergency, give reasonable notice; 24 hours is the usual writing (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-16).
- Can I enter without notice in an emergency?
- Yes in most states when there is a genuine emergency — fire, flood, gas leak, or similar immediate harm. Document why entry was urgent.
- Is an entry notice an eviction?
- No. It only states when and why you plan to enter. It does not terminate the tenancy or change the locks.