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CT HB05494

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Planning and Development Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies the process for landlords to remove and dispose of deceased tenants' possessions under Connecticut General Statutes Section 47a-11d(d)
  • Requires landlords to inventory the deceased tenant's possessions and personal effects at least 30 days after filing an affidavit with the court of probate
  • Prohibits removal of possessions for 15 days after inventory is taken, followed by an additional 15-day storage period, giving next of kin a total 60-day window to reclaim items
  • Allows landlords to dispose of unclaimed possessions by sale, auction, or other manner after the 60-day period, with landlords entitled to retain proceeds from any sale or auction
  • Effective October 1, 2012

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Removal Of The Possessions Of Deceased Tenants.

Last Action

File Number 357

4/11/2012

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development3/8/2012

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