Local landlord and tenant rules in East Haven, Connecticut
East Haven, Connecticut has local rules on rent regulation (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 7-148b to 7-148f (2026 Supp., as amended by Nov. Sp. Sess. P.A. 25-1)), on top of Connecticut law.
Local rules in East Haven, Connecticut
Rent regulation
East Haven has a fair rent commission. A tenant may ask it whether a rent, a proposed increase or a fee added to the rent is harsh and unconscionable; it can hold the rent to a fair amount, phase an increase in, suspend rent until health and safety violations are repaired, and order a landlord to stop retaliating against a tenant who complained.
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 7-148b to 7-148f (2026 Supp., as amended by Nov. Sp. Sess. P.A. 25-1). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Connecticut rules that apply in East Haven
| Rule | Connecticut |
|---|---|
| How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Connecticut? | 21 days |
| How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Connecticut? | 2 months of rent |
| Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Connecticut? | Interest at the Banking Commissioner's published rate, paid annually. |
| How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Connecticut? | 45 days |
| How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in Connecticut? | 3 days (notice to vacate) |
| How much can a landlord charge for a late rent fee in Connecticut? | Lesser of $5 a day (up to $50) or 5% of the late rent |
| Is there a grace period for paying rent in Connecticut? | 9 days |
| How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in Connecticut? | $50 (inflation-adjusted) for a screening report; no application fee |
Every Connecticut rule Seayora publishes.
The homes these rules cover in East Haven
25.4% of the occupied homes in East Haven are rented, about 2,895 households, a share lower than across Connecticut (33.5%).
The median gross rent is $1,528 a month, not measurably different from Connecticut as a whole ($1,488); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
58.8% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
65.8% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| East Haven | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.4% (±3.2 points) | 39.5% | 33.5% |
| Median gross rent | $1,528 (±$132) | $1,525 | $1,488 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 58.8% (±9.3 points) | 53.5% | 52.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $52,508 (±$7,629) | $50,418 | $52,072 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 65.8% (±5.6 points) | 70.4% | 67.3% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 17.3% (±2.8 points) | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 18.4% (±3.4 points) | 23.0% | 21.8% |
All housing figures for East Haven: rent by bedrooms, home values, property taxes, commute.
Source: US Census Bureau, Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — undefined. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Questions about East Haven’s local rules
Does East Haven have rent control?
East Haven has a fair rent commission. A tenant may ask it whether a rent, a proposed increase or a fee added to the rent is harsh and unconscionable; it can hold the rent to a fair amount, phase an increase in, suspend rent until health and safety violations are repaired, and order a landlord to stop retaliating against a tenant who complained. (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 7-148b to 7-148f (2026 Supp., as amended by Nov. Sp. Sess. P.A. 25-1))
This is a summary of the local rules Seayora has read from each place’s own code, not legal advice. Ordinances change and a rule may have exceptions; check the citation and the office named before acting.