How many days late can rent be before fees in Connecticut?

Connecticut provides a 9-day grace period before late fees, applying to monthly leases; weekly leases get a 4-day grace period instead. Late fees limited to $5/day with $50 cap or 5% of rent. 9-day grace period for monthly leases, 4 days for weekly. Only one late charge per delinquent payment allowed.

How large can the late fee itself be in Connecticut?

Late fees in Connecticut are generally capped at the lesser of 5% of rent or $5/day, up to $50, and fees must also be reasonable.

Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in Connecticut?

Generally no — a 9-day grace period applies first in covered tenancies.

Connecticut Rent Grace Period

9 days (4 days for weekly leases)

Tenants in Connecticut generally get a 9-day grace period after the rent due date before late fees may be charged — Connecticut is one of 14 US jurisdictions with a mandated statewide grace period. The period applies to monthly leases; weekly leases get a 4-day grace period instead. The FAQ below covers who the rule protects.

Educational information: generated from our Connecticut law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

How Connecticut compares

14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate a general statewide grace period before late fees; elsewhere any grace period is local, conditional, or set by the lease. Here is how Connecticut compares with other states in our database.

State	Rent Grace Period
Connecticut	9 days (4 days for weekly leases)
Delaware	5 days (up to 8 days in some cases)
District of Columbia	5 days
Florida	no statutory grace period
Georgia	no statutory grace period

Frequently asked questions

How many days late can rent be before fees in Connecticut?: Connecticut provides a 9-day grace period before late fees, applying to monthly leases; weekly leases get a 4-day grace period instead. Late fees limited to $5/day with $50 cap or 5% of rent. 9-day grace period for monthly leases, 4 days for weekly. Only one late charge per delinquent payment allowed.
How large can the late fee itself be in Connecticut?: Late fees in Connecticut are generally capped at the lesser of 5% of rent or $5/day, up to $50, and fees must also be reasonable.
Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in Connecticut?: Generally no — a 9-day grace period applies first in covered tenancies.

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