Connecticut Late fee grace period

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Connecticut?

9-day grace period (4 days for one-week tenancies). After that, a late charge allowed by the written lease is capped at the lesser of $5 a day up to $50, or 5% of the delinquent rent. Only one late charge may be assessed per late payment.

Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a · last checked 2026-10-15