Landlord Entry Rules in Connecticut
Connecticut rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: Reasonable written or oral notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency. No fixed number of hours in the statute. Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-16, 47a-18a
The rules in Connecticut
| Landlord entry notice | Reasonable written or oral notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency. No fixed number of hours in the statute. Without consent, entry only in an emergency, under § 47a-16a (extended absence), by court order, or after abandonment. Unlawful entry or repeated harassing demands: tenant may recover actual damages of not less than one month's rent plus attorney's fees (§ 47a-18a). |
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Connecticut vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | Reasonable written or oral notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency. No fixed number of hours in the statute. Without consent, entry only in an emergency, under § 47a-16a (extended absence), by court order, or after abandonment. Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-16, 47a-18a |
| Massachusetts | No set advance-notice period (for example, 24 hours) in the statute. A lease may allow the landlord to enter only to inspect, make repairs, or show the unit to prospective tenants, buyers, or mortgagees; under a court order; if the unit appears abandoned; or within the last 30 days of the tenancy, after either party has given notice to end it, to inspect for damage that could be deducted from the deposit. G.L. c. 186, § 15B(1)(a) |
| New York | No statute. Per the NY Attorney General, a landlord may enter with reasonable prior notice at a reasonable time, with consent or as the lease allows (e.g., repairs, inspections, showings); in an emergency, entry without notice or consent is allowed. No statute; NY Attorney General Residential Tenants' Rights Guide |
| Rhode Island | At least 2 days' notice of intent to enter, at reasonable times, except in an emergency or when impracticable. Entry without consent allowed in emergencies, or during a tenant absence of more than 7 days if reasonably necessary to protect the property. R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-26 |
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Landlord Entry Rules in Connecticut FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in Connecticut?
Reasonable written or oral notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency. No fixed number of hours in the statute. Without consent, entry only in an emergency, under § 47a-16a (extended absence), by court order, or after abandonment. (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47a-16, 47a-18a)
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