CT HB06620

Changes dispute resolution language in condominium law from "may agree" to "shall agree" to require parties to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods, with written authentication required for binding agreements.

Requires management service contracts to be in writing and prohibits assignment to another person without majority approval of the executive board; prohibits indemnification clauses that shield managers from liability for negligence or intentional acts.

Expands insurance requirements for common interest communities with attached units to include improvements and betterments installed by unit owners; requires associations with more than twelve units to maintain and annually distribute schedules of standard fixtures and improvements covered by association insurance.

Modifies assessment rules to allow associations to charge unit owners exclusively for common expenses caused by willful misconduct or failure to comply with written maintenance standards, removing "gross negligence" as a trigger for such assessments.

All sections become effective October 1, 2011.