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A Connecticut rental and release agreement is a legal contract that is used to convey the terms and conditions, obligations, and limitations from a landlord to a tenant. It is a contract that a tenant is required to sign when intending to rent/lease a property. A landlord/homeowner is required to present a rent and lease contract to a prospective tenant even if they only wish to rent a room in their house. This is important so that there can be a formal legal document to present to a lawyer should a legal dispute arise.
When creating a rent and lease agreement, landlords have some options. You can choose to create your own by starting with a standard template like the one we have provided on this page and modifying it to fit your tastes and the needs of your tenants. The relevant clauses for Connecticut have been covered.
Standard lease Agreement - This is the most commonly used lease agreement all over the country. The standard lease term is a year and the rent must be paid at the end of the lease term.
Periodic (Monthly) Lease Agreement - A tenant may wish to rent a unit for just a month, in this case, the landlord would draw up a periodic lease agreement which must be renewed from month to month as long as the tenant wishes to stay.
Sublease Agreement - A sublease agreement is used to establish a relationship between two tenants where one would act as the landlord. This “landlord” is the original property tenant and usually just wants to rent out a portion of the property.
Roommate Lease Agreement - Unlike a sublease agreement, a roommate lease agreement establishes a relationship between two (or more) tenants where each party has equal standing. The agreement contains the basic rules and also mentions how bills are to be shared between the parties.
Rent-to-own Agreement: A landlord can give the tenant the opportunity to rent the property after the lease term is up by including the terms of sale in his rent-to-own-agreement
Commercial Lease Agreement - When a business decides to rent a space or property to carry out its activities, the landlord would have to create a commercial lease agreement. It is mainly used to rent out shops or units in commercial areas
We have provided free templates for the Connecticut rent and lease agreement on this webpage. You can download them by clicking the “Word or PDF buttons or you can use our document generator to make a custom copy that suits your location and situation.
To properly fill out this form, the landlord must provide the following information:
Full legal name
Mailing address
The type of lease and the dates for the start and end of a lease term
The address of the property
The type of residence
The number of bedrooms
The number of bathrooms
The allowed purposes for which the tenant may use the property
Provided furnishings
Provided appliances
Rent amount and rent payment instructions
NSF check fee (if any)
Late fee
Time for payment of the first month’s rent
Pre-payment amount and date (if any)
Agreement for move-in inspection
Parking space availability and details
Rights of a new owner if the property is sold
Terms for early termination of this agreement
Smoking policy
Pet policy
Waterbed policy
Agent’s address
Property manager’s details
Lead-based paint disclosure if the property was built before 1978
Additional terms and conditions
A signature, a printed name, and a date
The agent’s signature
The tenant must provide the following information:
Full legal name
Mailing address
Number and names of occupants of the property
Agreement for move-in inspection
Mailing address for receiving notices
A signature, print name, and date
Step 1 - Introduction
The initial part of the form is used to present the date from which this contract takes effect and introduces the parties involved (the lessor and the lessee). After filling in the effective date of the contract, fill in your full legal name, mailing address, city, state, and the corresponding tenant information in the blank spaces provided.
Step 2 - Indicate the type of Lease.
This section covers; the duration of the lease term - including the date of starting. ending and lease renewal conditions There are two types of leases listed in this form:
Fixed Lease -A fixed lease is when a landlord rents out a residential or commercial property for a set period of time, typically a year or more.
Month-to-month lease - A month-to-month lease is used when a landlord does not want to rent out a residential or commercial space for more than a month. This gives you flexibility while still protecting your rights.
In the checkboxes provided, tick the option which applies to this agreement and fill out the lease start and lease end dates.
Step 4- Occupancy.
The following section contains a detailed description of the number of people who will live in the residence. This is just as important as the rest of the form because it prevents future misunderstandings and protects your landlord rights. Please check the box next to the option that applies to this agreement.
Step 5 - Property Description.
The form then requests a property description. Fill in the mailing address, city, and state of the property. Select the option that best describes the type of property. Fill in the number of bedrooms and bathrooms after that.
Step 6: Validation
To make this form valid, all parties must completely fill it out and sign it. They must also provide their full legal names as well as the date they signed the document.