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  • Town To Finalize Easement Agreement with Condo Association Near Mead Pond (CT) March 12, 2024
    Town officials last week approved funds for a survey of a condominium association’s property that includes an area along the eastern edge of Mead Pond.  The town didn’t realize when it proposed spending federal American Rescue Act funds to create a Flexi-pave walk around the pond two years ago that the abutting Park Slope condo association owns much of the property downslope from its residences, according to Public Works Director Tiger Mann.   Read the article…………………………….
  • West Hartford Condo Blaze Displaces Occupant (CT) March 11, 2024
    A kitchen fire at a local condominium Sunday afternoon spread enough inside to displace the unit’s occupants, according to the West Hartford Fire Department.   Read the article…………………………….
  • More than a dozen people forced out by fire in Middletown condo complex (CT) February 29, 2024
    More than a dozen people were forced out of their homes by an early morning fire at a condo complex in Middletown.  The fire broke out at the Pepper Mill Village Condos on Burgundy Hill Lane around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Naugatuck Woman Secures $250,000 Settlement After Fall on Ice (CT) February 29, 2024
    A 55-year-old Naugatuck woman, who injured her left ankle, back and neck when she fell on ice and snow in a condominium complex, has settled her case for $250,000. Natalia Dubrovinskaya was taking out the garbage for her boyfriend, who lived at the Hidden Brook condominiums in Naugatuck, when she slipped and fell,  Read the article…………………………….
  • A CT dam disagreement emerges as climate change impacts state. ‘It’s for our safety… our family’ February 20, 2024
    The lake is remote, nestled in the woods in eastern Connecticut, with just an appliance store and an auto exhaust servicer nearby.  Ashford Lake’s 53 acres are surrounded by residences, members of the Ashford Lake Property Owners’ Association, who enjoy kayaking in the summer and ice fishing in the winter.    Read the article…………………………….
  • Condo Column: The package problem (NH) February 16, 2024
    Something seemingly simple has become a problem. Package delivery. Since the pandemic hit, and Amazon took over the world, package delivery has become a booming business leading to some problems at condominium association. This, of course, has led to an increase in the actions of criminal entrepreneurs, aka Porch Pirates, those who steal packages off of porches, decks, lobbies, out of lobbies and mail rooms, pretty much anywhere they can gain entry.   Read the article…………………………….

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  • Condo Column: Condo Law Legislative Update – 2024 (CT) March 25, 2024
    Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.” – Plato.  This year’s slate of pending legislation includes an old, worn out retread, and some new ones. None have as yet passed and are in various committees.    Part 1…………………    Part 2…………..     Part 3……………….
  • Why do residents break HOA rules? (CT) March 22, 2024
    If you run an HOA, or a Homeowners’ Association, you know that residents are going to break the rules. One of the challenges for an HOA is determining how to enforce these rules and what steps to take when residents break them consistently.    Read the article…………………………….
  • Why Condo, Cooperative, and HOA Boards Need a Legal Eye on Their Documents February 28, 2024
    As a board member or property manager for a condominium, cooperative or HOA, you shoulder significant responsibility. You make decisions impacting the finances, safety, and quality of life for a whole community. Your actions are, of course, guided by your entity’s governing documents – but were these documents designed to protect the association and its members in the best way possible?      Read the article…………………………….
  • Are HOAs required to ensure ADA compliance? (CT) February 23, 2024
    Per ADA stipulations, every public facility is required to provide reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. The ADA applies to “public accommodations.” Homes are generally private. However, there are ways in which the usage of spaces like common areas can transform certain areas into “public spaces” that are subject to ADA compliance requirements.  Read the article…………………………….
  • How do HOAs enforce rules? February 10, 2024
    A homeowners association, or an HOA, does have the right to create rules for residents of the community. They do have to follow these rules, even though the rules are not technically laws. For instance, there are often rules governing where to park vehicles, how to do home renovations, how to handle holiday decorations and things of this nature.    Read the article…………………………….
  • Can a HOA evict a resident in Connecticut? January 30, 2024
    When an individual purchases a property within a homeowner association’s jurisdiction, they automatically become members. A homeowner association (HOA) is responsible for ensuring that the community is functioning smoothly and looks its best.Read the article…………………………….
  • Pet ownership and homeowner’s associations in Connecticut December 15, 2023
    Homeowner’s associations play a crucial role in managing community living. This often includes setting guidelines for pet ownership. Establishing transparent and fair pet policies is essential for maintaining harmony and ensuring the well-being of residents and pets within the HOA community.    Read the article…………………………

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The Community Associations Institute provides valuable programs and publications to board members. The Connecticut and New England Chapters can be found at the following websites:
Community Associations Institute, Connecticut Chapter      Newsletter Articles
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Contractor Licensing:  The contractors who provide you with home improvement services, such as painting, roofing etc., should be registered with the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection. There is a “guarantee fund” provided by the State which is only available if the vendor is currently licensed through the State of Connecticut. The following link provides the necessary licensing information: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Association Manager: Your association manager must be registered with the State of Connecticut. Check the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Department at the following link in order to determine whether your association manager is properly registered: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Licensing, Permits and Registrations

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