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CT HB05588

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies section 47-257(e) to limit liability assessments to unit owners whose wilful misconduct, failure to comply with written maintenance standards, or gross negligence caused common expenses, removing liability for tenants, guests, and invitees.

  • Modifies section 47-76(d) to limit special assessments to costs caused by negligence or wilful misconduct of the unit owner themselves, removing liability for licensees and invitees of the unit owner.

  • Allows associations to assess the portion of common expenses exceeding insurance proceeds (including deductibles) exclusively against the responsible unit owner's unit.

  • Permits special assessments for specific services rendered to a unit owner that differ from services regularly provided to all unit owners, as expressly provided in condominium instruments.

  • Both modifications become effective October 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Liability Of Unit Owners For Certain Costs Under The Condominium Act And The Common Interest Ownership Act.

Last Action

File Number 7

2/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate1/20/2015

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