Connecticut Property Management Laws & Landlord-Tenant Guide
A complete reference for Connecticut property owners and landlords covering licensing requirements, security deposit rules, eviction procedures, and tenant rights under Connecticut law.
Last reviewed: March 2025 · Sources: CT General Statutes, CT Dept. of Consumer Protection
Does a Connecticut property manager need a license?
YES A Connecticut real estate broker's license is required for any person or company that, for compensation, rents or negotiates the rental of real estate, or collects rent on behalf of an owner.
Key components of property management are considered real estate activities under Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 392. Any property manager who is paid to rent, offer to rent, collect rent, or negotiate leases for real property in Connecticut must hold — or work under — a current Connecticut real estate broker's license.
A licensed real estate salesperson working under a licensed broker may also engage in property management activities. An unlicensed person acting as a property manager for compensation is in violation of state law.
Exceptions to the licensing requirement
EXEMPT On-site resident managers who are direct employees of the property owner are exempt from broker licensing requirements, provided they do not engage in activities requiring a license.
The exemption applies to employees who manage a single property where they also reside. Third-party management companies, off-site managers, and managers who handle multiple properties on behalf of owners are not exempt.
Source: CT Dept. of Consumer Protection →Connecticut real estate broker license requirements
To obtain a Connecticut real estate broker's license, applicants must meet all of the following:
- ·Age: minimum 18 years old
- ·Education: 60 hours — Principles and Practices of Real Estate; 30 hours — Appraisal I; 30 hours — elective real estate course (all at approved institutions)
- ·Experience: minimum 2 years as a licensed real estate salesperson
- ·Exam: pass the Connecticut broker's examination
- ·Character: must demonstrate good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, and fair dealing
- ·Application: valid for one year from date of submission
License status for any Connecticut property manager can be verified at the State of Connecticut's eLicensing portal (elicense.ct.gov). Always verify a manager's license before signing a management agreement.
Community association manager (CAM) requirements in CT
NO broker license Community and condo association managers in Connecticut are not required to hold a real estate broker's license. Registration required They must register with the state.
A "community association manager" under Connecticut law is any person who, for compensation, provides services including: collecting or controlling association funds, preparing budgets or financial documents, conducting or assisting with association meetings, coordinating insurance, or supervising overall operations of the association.
CAM registration requires a $60 application fee plus a $200 initial license fee. Directors, officers, or members of the association acting in their own capacity are not required to register.
Source: CT Dept. of Consumer Protection, CAM Registration →Connecticut landlord-tenant law overview
Connecticut landlord-tenant law is governed primarily by the Connecticut Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (CGS §§ 47a-1 through 47a-74). Connecticut is considered a moderately tenant-friendly state, with specific protections around security deposits, entry notice, retaliation, and habitability that landlords must comply with.
Key statutes Connecticut landlords need to know:
- ·CGS § 47a-1 — Definitions (landlord, tenant, dwelling unit, rent)
- ·CGS § 47a-7 — Landlord obligations (maintenance, habitability)
- ·CGS § 47a-21 — Security deposit rules
- ·CGS § 47a-16 — Landlord right of entry
- ·CGS § 47a-23 — Notice to quit requirements
- ·CGS § 47a-26 — Summary process (eviction) procedures
- ·CGS § 47a-20 — Prohibition on retaliatory eviction
Individual Connecticut municipalities — particularly Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport — may have additional local ordinances that go beyond state law. A local property manager who knows both state statute and municipal code is essential in these markets.
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