CT SB00248

Extends the deadline for recording property disclaimers in town clerk offices and clarifies that disclaimers are only effective against third parties upon recording, rather than being automatically ineffective if not recorded within nine months.

Expands the types of matters that can be addressed in affidavits affecting real property title to include "any other state of facts affecting title to real property" in addition to existing enumerated matters.

Validates releases of mortgage on residential property (one to four-family units) executed by non-individuals in the wrong name if the property owner files an affidavit confirming two years of ownership and no indication of outstanding debt, unless challenged within five years.

Clarifies that mechanic's liens must have a foreclosure action and notice of lis pendens recorded within one year of perfection or within sixty days after final disposition of any appeal under section 49-35c, whichever is later.

Establishes that judgment liens expire twenty years after judgment (except small claims liens expire after ten years) unless foreclosure action is commenced and notice of lis pendens is recorded within that timeframe, and validates conveyances of land interests to trusts as valid transfers.