CT HB05292

Removes the December 31, 2017 expiration date from section 49-31p, making permanent the requirement that successors in interest provide 90 days' notice to tenants before eviction in federally-related mortgage foreclosures.

Requires successors in interest to honor existing lease terms for bona fide tenants, except when the new owner will occupy the property as a primary residence (with 90 days' notice).

Removes the December 31, 2017 expiration date from section 49-31q, permanently protecting tenants receiving federal Housing Choice Voucher assistance from eviction solely due to foreclosure.

Mandates that immediate successors in foreclosure assume existing leases and housing assistance payment contracts for voucher recipients, subject to state or local laws providing greater tenant protections.

Effective date for all changes is October 1, 2016.