How long does an eviction take in Connecticut?
For unpaid rent, expect about 5.5 weeks from the first notice to the lockout, and anywhere from 3.5 to 12.5 weeks if the tenant fights it or the court is busy.
Not legal advice. Estimates from public sources, checked Oct 17, 2026. Laws vary by county and city; talk to a local attorney before you act.
What would a rental in Connecticut actually earn?
We'll prefill Connecticut's numbers and include the eviction cost from this page.
- Median rent $1,550/mo
- Property tax 1.66%–1.74%
- Insurance $1,190–$2,610/yr
- Vacancy 4.3%–4.9%
The Connecticut eviction timeline
Each step comes from Connecticut's rules, with the source linked. The typical case adds up to about 5.5 weeks; a contested hearing adds about 3 more. Timeline model.
- 1
Notice to pay or leave
9 daysNotice to quit can only be delivered once rent is 9 days late (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-23, 47a-15a)
- 2
File and get a judgment
10–45 days · typical 21Tenant must file an appearance within 2 days after the return date
- 3
Judgment to lockout
6–14 daysExecution is automatically stayed 5 days (excluding Sundays and holidays) after judgment
- 4
If the tenant appeals
5-day windowAppeal within the 5-day stay; a timely appeal stays execution unless the tenant fails to post the required bond
Can the tenant pay and stay? No right to pay and stay once notice is given. official source Source ↗
What an eviction costs in Connecticut
Court fees come from the fee schedules we found, and each one says where it applies. Fees we couldn't verify are labeled Unverified and use the national default range. The calculator above adds them to your lost rent.
Court filing fee
Statewide$175Summary process entry fee $175
Serving the tenant
Unverified · national default$30–$77No official amount verified for Connecticut yet, so the calculator uses the national default range.
Sheriff or marshal lockout
Unverified · national default$75–$180No official amount verified for Connecticut yet, so the calculator uses the national default range.
Lawyer, uncontested case
National estimate$500–$1,500Flat fees commonly charged when the tenant doesn't fight it. Not specific to this state; big-city rates run higher.
Lawyer, contested case
National estimate$2,000–$5,000+When the tenant contests the case. Not specific to this state.
Median gross rent
Census ACS 2024, 1-year$1,550/moConnecticut median gross rent, ±$24. The calculator starts here; change it to your rent.
Statewide rules that can slow things down
Statewide rent control: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Statewide just-cause rules: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Right to counsel for tenants: Yes
Statewide right to counsel for tenants at or below 80% of state median income
Seasonal or weather limits: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Required mediation or pre-filing program: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Connecticut scores 80 out of 100
Faster timelines, fewer chances to pay-and-stay and fewer statewide tenant protections score higher.
Connecticut eviction FAQ
How long does an eviction take in Connecticut?
A nonpayment eviction in Connecticut typically takes about 5.5 weeks from notice to lockout, with a range of roughly 3.5 to 12.5 weeks. Contested cases, court backlogs and appeals can take longer. This is an LandlordCost estimate built from the state's notice period and court deadlines, last checked Oct 17, 2026.
How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in Connecticut?
Notice to quit can only be delivered once rent is 9 days late (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-23, 47a-15a).
Can a tenant stop an eviction in Connecticut by paying the rent?
No right to pay and stay once notice is given.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Connecticut?
The court filing fee is $175 statewide. Service and lockout fees are extra. Lawyer fees commonly run about $500-$1,500 for an uncontested case (a national estimate).
How much does it cost to evict a tenant in Connecticut?
A typical uncontested nonpayment eviction in Connecticut costs a landlord roughly $2,700 to $3,900: about 5.5 weeks of lost rent at the median rent of $1,550/month (about $2,000), court and service fees of about $280-$432 (some are national defaults because we could not verify them), and lawyer fees of about $500-$1,500 (a national estimate). A contested case running about 12.5 weeks can pass $6,900. These are LandlordCost estimates (Census ACS 2024 rent); they leave out rent owed before the notice, turnover and re-rent time.
Is Connecticut landlord-friendly for evictions?
Connecticut scores 80 out of 100 on the LandlordCost landlord-friendliness score (timeline 35.4/50, right to cure 20/20, statewide tenant protections 25/30). The formula is on our methodology page.
Sources and last-checked dates
Not yet verified for Connecticut: service fee, lockout fee. Fields we couldn't source are labeled unverified, never guessed. Download the data: states.json · states.csv.
- Notice periodofficial sourcecga.ct.gov ↗
- Notice period (backup)secondary sourcenolo.com ↗
- Court deadlinesofficial sourcecga.ct.gov ↗
- Judgment to lockoutofficial sourcelaw.justia.com ↗
- Appealofficial sourcelaw.justia.com ↗
- Filing feeofficial sourcejud.ct.gov ↗
- Service feeunverifiednone found
- Lockout feeunverifiednone found
- Right to cureofficial sourcecga.ct.gov ↗
- Right to counselsecondary sourcecivilrighttocounsel.org ↗
- Median rentofficial sourcewww2.census.gov ↗
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