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Connecticut Rent Receipt Law

Connecticut landlords must give a receipt showing date, amount and purpose for every cash payment, and since July 2025 must provide a copy of the tenant's ledger on request.

Last reviewed: October 2026

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When a receipt is requiredCash payments, from or on behalf of an occupant; any payment type is covered by the ledger request in (d).
The lawConn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3a(c)-(d)
Landlord recordsSince July 1, 2025 (subsec. (d)): on an occupant's request the landlord must provide a copy of the ledger or equivalent accounting for the unit showing charges assessed, payments made and any balance owed or surplus.

What a Connecticut Rent Receipt Must Show

  • Date of the payment
  • Amount received
  • Purpose for which the payment was made

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Details

Timing: Upon receipt of the cash payment.

Public Act 25-146 (in force 1 July 2025) added the ledger-on-request rule.

Checked against the statute text in October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice; city or county rules and your lease can add to it. Read the statute or ask a local tenant organization or lawyer about your situation.

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Printed under your business name. VAT and GST receipts usually need your address and registration number. The tax number is never put in the QR code.

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Rent Receipt Details

Items

Discount, a second tax (e.g. CGST + SGST), prices with tax included

For prices quoted with VAT or GST in them: the tax is worked out of the total, not added on top.

The discount comes off the subtotal before tax, and both taxes are charged on (or, with prices that include tax, worked out of) the discounted amount.

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For receipts you issue for your own business or property. Never create a receipt on behalf of a business you don't own, or for a payment that didn't happen — see our Terms.

Connecticut Rent Receipt FAQ

Does a landlord have to give a rent receipt in Connecticut?

Connecticut landlords must give a receipt showing date, amount and purpose for every cash payment, and since July 2025 must provide a copy of the tenant's ledger on request.

What must a Connecticut rent receipt include?

Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-3a(c)-(d): date of the payment; amount received; purpose for which the payment was made.

Does a Connecticut landlord have to keep copies?

Since July 1, 2025 (subsec. (d)): on an occupant's request the landlord must provide a copy of the ledger or equivalent accounting for the unit showing charges assessed, payments made and any balance owed or surplus.

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