Connecticut consumer dispute guide
Deadlines, dollar limits, and statutes that decide consumer disputes in Connecticut.
Security deposit law in Connecticut
Deposit must be returned within 30 days or 15 days after receiving tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later. Deposit cannot exceed 2 months' rent.
Statute: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21 · Penalty exposure: up to 2x the deposit
Key consumer protection statutes
- • Connecticut Deceptive Trade Practices / Consumer Protection Act
- • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21 — security deposits
- • Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 (federal)
- • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 (federal)
- • Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 (federal)
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