Hartford County, Connecticut: Where to File a Security Deposit Claim and What It Costs

Listed court is Hartford Judicial District and Housing Session in Hartford. Check venue on the court's official page or with the clerk. Filing fee: $95. Claim limit varies by court. Connecticut return time: 21 calendar days or another period by condition. Enter your dates below and send the dated letter first.

Court listed	Hartford Judicial District and Housing Session
City	Hartford
Address	80 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone	860-548-2700 (listed in the state court directory 2026-09-21; not confirmed by the court)
Hours	Courthouses are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, except on legal holidays.
Statewide filing fee	$95.
E-filing	Yes, see filing page
Small claims limit	$5,000 (Superior Court small claims session (general claims)); $15,000 (home improvement / new home construction contracts only)
State deposit return deadline	21 calendar days after termination of a tenancy. Applies when: ordinary path when tenant has provided forwarding address (or later of 21 days after termination or 15 days after written forwarding address, whichever is later). 15 calendar days after landlord receives written notification of tenant's forwarding address. Applies when: applies when this later date is after the 21-day post-termination period; statutory rule is the later of 21 days after termination or 15 days after written forwarding address.
Time limit to sue	6 years
Deposit statute	Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21

Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk.

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Limits: $5,000 (Superior Court small claims session (general claims)); $15,000 (home improvement / new home construction contracts only).

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Details of the return rules

Connecticut statutory deadlines
When it applies	Deadline	Starts from
ordinary path when tenant has provided forwarding address (or later of 21 days after termination or 15 days after written forwarding address, whichever is later)	21 days	after termination of a tenancy
applies when this later date is after the 21-day post-termination period; statutory rule is the later of 21 days after termination or 15 days after written forwarding address	15 days	after landlord receives written notification of tenant's forwarding address

Connecticut return rule: 21 calendar days (ordinary path when tenant has provided forwarding address (or later of 21 days after termination or 15 days after written forwarding address, whichever is later)). Check the dates you entered above.

Court listed for this county: Hartford Judicial District and Housing Session. Check venue on the official court page or with the clerk.

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Who do you name in the claim?

Find and compare the legal names

Find and compare the legal names in these records:

The lease: the Landlord or Owner line and who signed.
The deposit receipt or the account your rent went to.
The owner of record in the property records of Hartford County.
The Connecticut business registry for an LLC or management company: its exact legal name and registered agent. Connecticut Secretary of the State (check the link; report an error if it is wrong)

A registered agent receives court papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

This page shows where the names are recorded; it does not decide who is legally liable.

What to bring to the clerk

Your lease.
Deposit receipt or payment record.
The demand letter and proof of delivery.
Move-out photos and an inventory or condition report.

Check the Connecticut filing procedure before you go.

Court forms

Service methods: constable or sheriff; private process server.

Procedure source (high confidence): Small claims Small claims counterclaim $95 $95 52-259(b)

Places in Hartford County

Bristol
Hartford
New Britain

These are Census places in the county. Check the rental's address with the clerk to find the court.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census place-to-county relationship file

Free legal help

Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut: statewide legal-aid hotline and online intake that screens low-income residents and connects them to free civil legal help, including housing and eviction
Connecticut Legal Services: free civil legal aid for low-income people outside greater Hartford and greater New Haven, including housing issues such as homelessness; apply through Statewide Legal Services
Greater Hartford Legal Aid: free civil legal services for low-income people and seniors in the Hartford area, including legal representation to preserve housing and improve rental conditions
Connecticut Fair Housing Center: free investigative and legal services for Connecticut residents facing housing discrimination, plus renter self-help tools for eviction and housing conditions
Connecticut Tenants Union: statewide tenant union that organizes renters to bargain over rent, repairs, and displacement and campaigns for just-cause eviction protections
Building Neighborhoods Together: HUD-certified housing counseling including rental housing counseling, eviction-prevention education, and tenant-rights classes

FAQ

How much does it cost to file in Hartford County?

Statewide filing fee: $95..

Where do I file a deposit claim in Hartford County?

Hartford Judicial District and Housing Session is listed. Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk. Court page

Who should I name in the claim?

Compare the legal names on the lease, deposit receipt, property records and business registry. A registered agent receives papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

What should I bring to the clerk?

Bring your lease, deposit receipt, demand letter, proof of delivery, photos and any move-out inventory.