Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-3a
Rental agreement: Payment of rent. Written receipt for cash payment. Ledger or equivalent accounting re.
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(a) Rent is payable without demand or notice at the time and place agreed upon by the parties. (b) Unless otherwise agreed: (1) Rent is payable at the dwelling unit; (2) periodic rent is payable at the beginning of any term of one month or less and for terms of more than one month in equal monthly installments at the beginning of each month. (c) Upon receipt of a payment in cash from or on behalf of an occupant, a landlord shall provide the person making the payment with a receipt stating the date of the payment, the amount received and the purpose for which the payment was made. (d) Upon request by an occupant, the landlord shall provide such occupant with a copy of the ledger or equivalent accounting for the occupant's dwelling unit, showing charges assessed, payments made and any balance owed or surplus paid by such occupant.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3a, rent is due at the time and place the parties have agreed upon, without requiring any demand or notice from the landlord. Unless the parties arrange otherwise, rent defaults to being payable at the dwelling unit, with monthly installments due at the start of each month. When a tenant pays in cash, the landlord must provide a written receipt showing the date, amount, and purpose of the payment, and must also furnish a copy of the payment ledger or equivalent accounting upon the occupant's request.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3a sets out clear recordkeeping and payment-documentation obligations for landlords. Compliant operators issue a written cash receipt immediately upon receiving any cash payment, noting the date, amount, and purpose, and they maintain an up-to-date ledger or equivalent accounting record for each unit that tracks charges, payments, and any balance or surplus. When a tenant requests a copy of that ledger, a compliant landlord provides it promptly, ensuring transparency in the rental payment history.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3a gives Connecticut tenants the right to receive a written receipt any time they pay rent or other charges in cash, and the right to request a copy of the ledger or accounting record for their unit at any time. If a landlord fails to provide a receipt or refuses to share the ledger upon request, tenants may document the refusal in writing and explore options such as raising the violation in a housing court proceeding or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding these rights can help occupants verify that all payments have been properly credited and that no erroneous charges appear on their account.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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