CT SB00467

Landlords must return security deposits within 30 days of tenancy termination, or within 15 days of receiving notice of the tenant's forwarding address if not previously provided.

Landlords must provide a written itemized statement explaining the nature, amount, and reason for withholding any portion of the security deposit.

Landlords who violate the return requirements face liability for twice the security deposit amount; violations of the written statement requirement result in treble damages for any wrongly withheld portion.

Landlords who fail to return accrued interest are liable for twice the amount of that interest only.

Landlords bear the burden of proof in any court action concerning security deposit disputes.