National Eviction

How long does an eviction take in Connecticut?

For landlords and property managers · Updated September 2026

A typical uncontested eviction for unpaid rent in Connecticut takes about 5 to 8 weeks.

From our Connecticut guide: “An uncontested nonpayment case commonly takes five to eight weeks from notice to a completed move-out.”

If the tenant contests: 3 to 6 months with discovery or a stay.

The Connecticut eviction timeline, step by step

Calendar days for a nonpayment case the tenant does not contest. Business and court days are converted to calendar days.

  1. 1Notice for unpaid rent

    14 to 16 days

    From serving the notice until you can file.

    9-day grace period, then 3-day notice to quit (5-7 days)

    From our guide: “Grace period (nonpayment): 9 days after due date, 14 if your payment portal blocked payment” and “Notice to quit: 3 full days, often 5 to 7 calendar days”

  2. 2Court case

    9 to 16 days

    From filing through service and the answer period or first hearing, to a judgment for possession.

    Return date 1-2 weeks after service, answer 2 days later

    From our guide: “Service to return date: 6 days inclusive, commonly 1 to 2 weeks in practice” and “Appearance deadline: 2 days after return date”

  3. 3Judgment to possession

    8 to 15 days

    Any waiting period before the writ issues, plus the officer's notice before the lockout.

    Marshal executes 1-2 weeks after appeal period, plus 24 hours notice

    From our guide: “Execution and marshal notice: 1 to 2 weeks plus 24 hours”

What can slow it down

  • A landlord's own malfunctioning online rent-payment portal extends the grace period by 5 extra days and can eliminate nonpayment as a ground entirely.
  • A defective notice is the most common reason a case is dismissed and has to start over. Check the form and the delivery method in the full guide before you serve it.
  • A tenant who files an answer, raises a defense or appeals adds hearings and waiting periods. Busy urban dockets can add weeks at every stage.
  • Never change the locks or shut off utilities yourself. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and can cost more than the unpaid rent.

Read the full Connecticut eviction guide, with the statute or rule behind each step.

Connecticut scores 4 of 10 on our landlord-friendly states map (tenant-leaning).

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This timeline is general information for landlords, not legal advice. Deadlines change and courts vary by county. Confirm current rules with a licensed Connecticut attorney before acting.