Connecticut Property Management
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Property management questions on the Connecticut exam cover both the practical aspects of managing rental properties and the landlord-tenant law specific to Connecticut. The Connecticut Real Estate Commission tests security deposit limits, required notice periods for entry and termination, habitability standards, and the property manager's fiduciary duties. Connecticut's landlord-tenant law has specific provisions — including notice requirements and tenant protections — that differ from what national study materials cover. These questions often involve scenarios where a property manager must navigate competing obligations to the owner-client and the tenant.
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Q1. A property manager in Connecticut who manages property for others and collects rent must hold a:
Explanation
In Connecticut, anyone who manages real property for others and receives compensation must hold a real estate broker's license or be a licensed salesperson working under a broker.
Q2. A Connecticut property manager's primary duty is to:
Explanation
A property manager is a fiduciary agent of the property owner and must always act in the owner's best interests, which includes maximizing net income, maintaining the property, and complying with all applicable laws.
Q3. Under Connecticut landlord-tenant law, a landlord must return a security deposit within how many days after the tenant vacates?
Explanation
Connecticut law requires landlords to return security deposits within 30 days of the tenant vacating the premises (or 15 days after receiving the tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later), along with an itemized list of deductions.
Q4. The maximum security deposit a Connecticut landlord may charge a tenant under age 62 is:
Explanation
Under Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-21, landlords may charge a maximum security deposit of two months' rent for tenants under age 62. For tenants 62 or older, the maximum is one month's rent.
Q5. A Connecticut landlord who fails to maintain a rental property in a habitable condition may face:
Explanation
Under Connecticut's landlord-tenant statutes, a tenant may withhold rent or pay rent into court escrow if the landlord fails to maintain the premises in a habitable condition after notice and a reasonable opportunity to repair.
Q6. Which document establishes the ongoing relationship between a property owner and a property management company?
Explanation
A property management agreement is the contract between the property owner and the management company that defines the scope of services, management fees, authority to act, and duration of the management relationship.
Q7. A property manager collects $15,000 in monthly rents. This money must be kept in a:
Explanation
Rents and security deposits collected on behalf of property owners must be held in a separate trust or escrow account and never commingled with the manager's personal or operating funds.
Q8. In Connecticut, a landlord must give a tenant at least how many days' notice before entering the rental unit for non-emergency repairs?
Explanation
Connecticut law (CGS § 47a-16) requires landlords to provide at least 24 hours' notice before entering a tenant's dwelling unit for non-emergency purposes such as inspections or repairs.
Q9. A Connecticut property manager who discriminates against prospective tenants based on their source of income (e.g., housing vouchers) may violate:
Explanation
Connecticut's fair housing law prohibits discrimination based on lawful source of income, meaning landlords may not refuse to rent to tenants who receive housing vouchers or other lawful income.
Q10. A 'gross lease' in commercial property management means the tenant pays:
Explanation
In a gross lease, the tenant pays a single flat rent and the landlord is responsible for most operating expenses (taxes, insurance, maintenance). This is common in residential and some commercial leases.
Q11. A Connecticut landlord discovers a major plumbing failure in a rental unit. Under the implied warranty of habitability, the landlord must:
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