Move-In / Move-Out Checklist in Connecticut

Record the condition of each room on move-in and again on move-out, with photos. It is the best evidence in a security deposit dispute. Some states require a move-in condition form.

What Connecticut law says

Itemized deductions	Landlord must return the full deposit plus interest, or the balance after deductions together with a written statement itemizing the nature and amount of each damage, within the § 47a-21(d)(2) deadline. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2)
Wear and tear / move-out charges	Connecticut statutes do not define normal wear and tear. At move-out the landlord may deduct only damages suffered because the tenant failed to comply with tenant obligations, with a written itemized statement. Tenants must not willfully or negligently damage the premises or let others do so. Since January 1, 2024, landlords must offer a pre-move-in walk-through using the state checklist, and may not charge for any condition noted on that checklist. No statute addresses cleaning, painting or carpet charges specifically. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-21(d), 47a-11(f), 47a-7c

Itemized deductions

Landlord must return the full deposit plus interest, or the balance after deductions together with a written statement itemizing the nature and amount of each damage, within the § 47a-21(d)(2) deadline.

Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(d)(2)

Wear and tear / move-out charges

Connecticut statutes do not define normal wear and tear. At move-out the landlord may deduct only damages suffered because the tenant failed to comply with tenant obligations, with a written itemized statement. Tenants must not willfully or negligently damage the premises or let others do so. Since January 1, 2024, landlords must offer a pre-move-in walk-through using the state checklist, and may not charge for any condition noted on that checklist.

No statute addresses cleaning, painting or carpet charges specifically.

Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-21(d), 47a-11(f), 47a-7c

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MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CONDITION CHECKLIST — [rental address]

Tenant: [tenant name] Landlord: [landlord name]

Move-in date: [move-in date] Move-out date: [move-out date]

Living room — walls, floors, windows, lights: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Kitchen — appliances, cabinets, sink, counters: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bathroom(s) — toilet, tub/shower, sink, fan: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bedroom(s) — walls, floors, closets, windows: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tested: move-in ______ / move-out ______ Keys given: [number of keys]

Photos taken on: [photo dates]. Signed by tenant ____________ and landlord ____________

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.