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Connecticut rental inspection report template
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Your Connecticut rental inspection report has 3 rules to meet. ReportDraft puts every one on your checklist and checks your draft before you sign.
- The 21-day return or written itemized statement of damages
- The tenant's forwarding address in writing
- Reasonable notice before entering to inspect
A rental inspection report template set up for Connecticut. In Word and PDF.
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Connecticut Rental inspection Template
Inspection type
Rental unit address
Inspection date
Landlord or property manager
Tenant names
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Connecticut rules for this report
These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.
- Within 21 days after the tenancy ends, or 15 days after receiving the tenant's forwarding address in writing if that is later, the landlord delivers the full deposit with interest, or the balance after damages with a written statement itemizing the nature and amount of the damagesConn. Gen. Stat. s. 47a-21 (d) (2) ยท Conn. Gen. Stat. s. 47a-21, 2026 Supplement (history: P.A. 23-207 reduced 30 days to 21)
- When the tenancy ends, the tenant may give the landlord a forwarding address in writing, and the deposit and statement go to that addressConn. Gen. Stat. s. 47a-21 (d) (2)
- Deductions are limited to damages the landlord suffered because the tenant failed to comply with the tenant's obligationsConn. Gen. Stat. s. 47a-21 (d) (1)
- A landlord who breaks these return rules owes twice the security deposit; if the only failure is the interest, ten dollars or twice the interest, whichever is greaterConn. Gen. Stat. s. 47a-21 (d) (2)
- The tenant keeps the part of the premises they use as clean and safe as its condition permits, keeps plumbing fixtures and appliances as clean as their condition permits, and does not wilfully or negligently damage any part of the premisesConn. Gen. Stat. s. 47a-11 (b), (d) and (f)
- The tenant may not unreasonably refuse entry for an inspection; outside emergencies the landlord gives reasonable written or oral notice and enters only at reasonable timesConn. Gen. Stat. s. 47a-16 (a) and (c)
- A tenant can sue to reclaim any part of the deposit due, and either side may still recover other damagesConn. Gen. Stat. s. 47a-21 (g)
What is in it
- Entry and hallwaysWalls and ceiling, Floor, Doors and locks, Lights and switches
- Living and dining areasWalls and ceiling, Floor and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Outlets, lights and switches
- KitchenStove, oven and range hood, Refrigerator and freezer, Dishwasher, Sink, faucet and drain, Counters and cabinets, Walls, ceiling and floor
- BedroomsWalls and ceilings, Floors and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Closets and doors
- BathroomsToilet, Tub, shower, grout and caulking, Sink, vanity and mirror, Exhaust fan, Walls, ceiling and floor
- Laundry and utilityWasher and dryer, Heating, cooling and thermostat, Water heater
- Safety devicesSmoke alarms tested, Carbon monoxide alarms tested, Fire extinguisher
- Exterior, parking and storageBalcony, patio or yard, Parking or garage, Storage
- Keys, fobs and remotesItem, Quantity, Notes
Rules last reviewed October 10, 2026. Read the full Connecticut rental inspection report requirements.