Update On Pending Condo Legislation In The General Assembly
The Judiciary Committee voted the following four condominium-related bills out of committee last month. They await action by the full House and Senate. Senate Bill 1103 makes it easier for boards to borrow money secured by the Association’s right to future income (common charges) by making the loan effective unless at least a majority of
Tell Your State Representative And State Senator How You Feel About Proposed Condo Legislation
Several important proposals involving condominium laws have been introduced this year in the General Assembly. It is now up to you to let your representatives in the General Assembly know your views. To locate your senate or house representative, go to http://www.cga.ct.gov (House Bill 6662) would explicitly require banks in lengthy foreclosure actions to reimburse
CCOC Testimony On 2013 Proposed General Assembly Condo Legislation
CCOC submitted testimony on several bills brought before the Judiciary Committee at the Public Hearings that were held on March 25, 2013. For clarification, HB 6477 [hearing 3/5] and HB 6662 [hearing 3/25] are similar bills. Unit owners may still contact their legislators to provide input and the impact proposed legislation would have on your
Condo Foreclosure Bill Gets Favorable Report From General Assembly Committee
A bill that would require banks to reimburse condo associations for at least 12 months of maintenance fees in case of a foreclosure is gaining traction in the General Assembly. House Bill 6477 was given a favorable report and sent to the House of Representatives in the General Assembly Wednesday. That action was taken by
New Condo Laws Scheduled For Monday Public Hearing In Hartford
A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday on several proposed bills involving Connecticut condominium laws, including legislation that would require banks to reimburse associations for up to 12 months of maintenance fees in case of foreclosures. The hearing will start at 10 a.m. by the Judiciary Committee of the state General Assembly in room
Branford Condo Owners Still Trapped In Their Homes Three Days After Storm
How good of a job did your condo association do in clearing the record snow from last weekend? If you are one of the 17 families living at Lakeview Drive in Branford you are probably not thrilled. Milam Lagella – who took the photo above – says he his family has been trapped in their
Ct Condo Complexes Face Potential Financial Hardship As A Result Of A Judge’s Ruling
Condominium owners around the state face potentially higher fees as the result of a recent Superior Court ruling which limits dramatically the responsibility banks have to pay condo common charges in foreclosure cases. New Haven Superior Court Judge Michael G. Maronich ruled that condo associations are limited to six months in fees that they can
Whose Responsibility Is It To Repair Limited Common Elements?
One of the most common controversies in condominium living is whether the unit owner or the Association is responsible for making certain repairs. Often, the Association takes the position that a unit owner is responsible to make repairs involving a limited common element allocated to the unit. A limited common element is a portion of
Condo Complex Mandating Doggie DNA Testing To Catch Owners Who Don’t Clean Up
Fed up with dog owners who are too lazy to pick up their dogs’ droppings, an upscale Orlando condo complex is requiring all owners to provide DNA samples to the association. According to the Orlando Sentinel The Vue will start matching feces left on the designated pet park against the samples and will fine the
West Hartford Condo Board Seeks Permission For Compensation
In a victory for transparency, the board of directors of the Hampshire House condo complex in West Hartford has sent ballots to unit owners seeking permission for a small compensation. As an owner of one of the units (which I rent out) I received a ballot this week asking if I would approve each board
