Connecticut law for pet deposits.

[Adam Atchison-Lynde]

I could not find anything conclusive about the law for a pet deposit or monthly fee. I plan on having a $250 deposit to cover the cost of cleaning the carpet when a tenant with a pet moves out. I don't plan on renting to many people with pets but one of my first applicants has a cat so I think that's okay. If I am not allowed to legally charge this then I think I will require the tenant to have the carpets professionally cleaned when moving out.

[Michael Noto]

@Adam Atchison-Lynde There is no law that I am aware of specifically regarding pet deposit amounts in the state, but I do know that your total move in money amount including first months rent and deposits cannot exceed the equivalent of 3 total months rent if your tenants are younger than 62. If at least one of the residents are over 62 you cannot exceed the equivalent of 2 total months rent for move in money.