CT HB06666

Establishes two pilot mediation programs for condominium disputes: one administered by the Probate Court Administrator in two administrative regions (terminating September 30, 2016) and one administered by the Chief Court Administrator in a judicial district with a special housing session (terminating September 30, 2015).

Allows unit owners or associations to file written requests for mediation of disputes relating to bylaws, rules, regulations, and chapters 825-828 of the general statutes, with filing fees of $250 (Probate Court program) or $175 (Chief Court Administrator program).

Mediation sessions are conducted by special assignment probate judges or housing mediators, with confidentiality protections for communications made during mediation unless all participants consent, disclosure is necessary to enforce a settlement agreement, or the court finds interest of justice outweighs confidentiality.

Excludes from mediation eligibility any disputes related to foreclosure actions or disputes exclusively between unit owners with no association involvement.

Exempts community association managers from being required to certify to local fire officials that unit owners comply with municipal ordinances requiring installation of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.