Connecticut Condominium & HOA News
- Two people hospitalized after 2-alarm blaze at Brookfield condo complex (CT) April 25, 2024
The fire appeared to have consumed a large number of units in at least one of the buildings. “There are numerous agencies working in the area. Please use caution,” the post said.
- House passes bill making it easier for condo owners to install solar (CT) April 19, 2024
The bill serves as an expansion of the solar rights of members of common interest communities, which include condominiums, community apartments, planned developments, etc. A provision in the State’s Clean Air Act, passed in 2022, already prohibited common interest communities from adopting or enforcing rules that would prohibit community residents from installing solar panels. That law did not, however, include condominiums or housing cooperatives. Read the article…………………………….
- Southbury Zoning Dispute Continues Without Conclusion (CT) April 18, 2024
The application before the commission that night was a request for a modification of detailed plans for 455 Main St. North. Joel Kahn, who is the acting president of Old Field, Inc. Homeowner’s Association, said the association would like to turn one of its two handicapped parking spaces into a regular space and add a landscape buffer along the northern end of the parking area for its club house/community building. The association would then repaint the parking spaces. Read the ...
- Fire in Chester condo complex destroys several units (CT) April 16, 2024
A fire in Chester Tuesday destroyed several units inside a condominium complex. Chester Fire Department Chief Thomas Marchiano says the flames broke out in the afternoon at the Whispering Hills condominium complex inside a garage and spread to the apartments above. Read the article…………………………….
- 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…………………………….
Connecticut Condominium & HOA Articles
- Why might a resident take your HOA to court? (CT) April 15, 2024
Running a homeowners association (HOA) can be incredibly challenging at times. Residents won’t always agree with everything you do, despite you doing them to protect the interests of the HOA and the residents in general. Dealing with a legal challenge from one or more residents can be frustrating, time-consuming and costly for an HOA. Understanding some of the most common reasons for challenges can help you anticipate and, hopefully, avoid them. Read the article…………………………….
- 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…………………………….
Connecticut Laws
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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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