CT landlord resources
Madison rental market
Rental-market planning in Madison, Connecticut, with state-law references and operating examples.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
The local rental snapshot
Supplied Zillow Observed Rent Index, 2026-09-30. ZORI describes typical asking rent in its sample, not the rent or income of your property.
- Typical monthly rent
- $3,574
- Metro
- New Haven-Milford, CT
- County in dataset
- New Haven County
The comparison figure is $2,372. It is the median of the supplied city ZORI figures within Connecticut, not a statewide household-rent statistic. This location is 50.7% above that comparison.
Operating examples at this rent
- Annual gross, 12 paid months
- $42,888
- One vacant week, annualized
- $825
- Example 3× income threshold
- $10,722
These are calculations, not forecasts or client results. Gross rent excludes vacancy, repairs, taxes, insurance, financing and management. The income threshold is an illustrative policy, not a legal requirement or recommendation. Review local screening restrictions and fair housing obligations before using it.
Deposit limits and notice periods below come from the Connecticut dataset, not independent Madison ordinances. A rental in this market may be subject to additional municipal rules or exceptions. Confirm the exact address and applicable jurisdiction with the relevant office.
Connecticut: Security deposits
2 months' rent; 1 month's rent if the tenant is 62 or older (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(b)).
Interest required at a rate not less than the annual deposit index (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21(i); § 36a-26); paid on the tenancy anniversary or credited to rent.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 21 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Connecticut: Notices and tenancy endings
At least 3 days' notice to quit possession for nonpayment of rent (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23(a)).
At least 3 days' notice to quit on lapse of time/expiration of the lease; the 3-day minimum applies to all § 47a-23 grounds.
Court listed in the supplied dataset: Superior Court (Housing Session).
Connecticut: Rent regulation
No statewide rent control; municipalities are not authorized to adopt rent control ordinances. Fair rent commissions are permitted/required under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148b et seq.
Connecticut: Licensing and registration
No statewide landlord/rental license; some municipalities require local rental registration.
Connecticut: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead-based paint (federal, pre-1978 housing)
Name and address of landlord or agent authorized to manage the premises and receive notices (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6)
Deposits must be held in escrow and interest paid/credited annually (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21); no separate statutory deposit-receipt mandate identified.
Sources supplied for Connecticut
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21 (rent security deposits)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23 (notice to quit possession)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- CT Dept. of Banking – Rental Security Deposits
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Zillow research data, supplied observation 2026-09-30
Offices listed in the dataset
- Connecticut Department of Banking – Rental Security DepositsDeposit Regulator
- Connecticut Judicial BranchCourt