The Common Interest Ownership Act, which is comprised of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 47-200 to 47-295, provides the legal framework for the operation of common interest communities, as a practical matter, condominium associations. C.G.S Section 47-270...
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The Corporate Transparency Act: Everything to Know to Ensure Compliance Webinar
Corporate Transparency Act requirements became effective Jan. 1, forcing many community association officers and directors to register with the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Tune in to learn who must register, whether certain...
2023 Legislative Session Notes
The 2023 Legislative Session has adjourned. Here are the important changes and updates: HB 1072 is officially signed into law. Public Act 23-18 - AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT – This new law increases the resale package fee to $185...
Online Legal Symposium
Legal Symposium October 28th 12:30 - 5:30 pm Register Today! Scheduling conflict? - Register anyway, and we'll email you the recording afterward! These webinars will be available on-demand following the live broadcast to those who register prior to October 28th! All...
Closer To Free Ride
I'm honored and excited to be participating in the 11th annual Closer to Free Ride on September 11th. Despite the challenges the past year has brought our communities, I’m committed to raising funds and supporting cancer research and care for those who need it most....
Burden Of Association Insurance Companies
Occasionally, insurance carriers for common interest communities elect to cancel or refuse to renew the policy. The tension created after a loss when the manager or board finds that the policy has been cancelled can drive a person to drink. Through incompetence,...
The Latest Version Of Robert’s Rules Of Parliamentary Procedure 12th Edition Has Just Been Released
As most if not all our clients are aware, community association meetings are regulated by Robert’s Rules of Order. Connecticut General Statutes Section 47-250 (10)(c) requires that, “Meetings of the association shall be conducted in accordance with the most recent...
“Excessive Clutter” – Dealing With Hoarding At Your Common Interest Community
By: Barbara Hager All of us at times are messy people – we save too many things, or do just a bit too much shopping online, and pretty soon our homes are “cluttered” and full of junk. We get “joy” from all we own and will not get rid of anything! Does this mean we...
Landscapers: the good, the bad and the troublemakers.
It’s that time of year…finally!!! It’s been a long winter and the residents are tired of being indoors. With the snow gone, the lawn and gardens are on full display. Are you happy with the landscaper? Many times, things do not go as planned with a landscaper. ...
“COMMON SENSE” RULES REGARDING CHILDREN AT PLAY MAY VIOLATE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW
By: Barbara Hager It is getting warmer out (slowly) and your association may be reviewing your recreation and pool rules, especially those regarding children, to get ready for the summer season. In the summer there are children out of school playing around and about...