CT SB00249

Allows landlords to manage possessions of deceased sole occupants without serving notice to quit or filing summary process action, provided the lease permits termination upon death.

Requires landlords to notify the deceased occupant's emergency contact (if designated) and next of kin by regular and certified mail, along with the Probate Court for the district, with a 60-day window for reclamation.

Mandates landlords file an affidavit with the Probate Court and prepare an inventory of possessions at least 30 days after filing; possessions cannot be removed until 15 days after inventory is filed, then may be stored securely for an additional 15 days.

Establishes procedure for municipalities to store, auction, and manage proceeds from sale of unclaimed possessions after 15 days of storage, with remaining proceeds going to the deceased occupant's estate or the State Treasurer after 30 days.

Ceases all landlord actions if an application for probate or letters of administration is filed within 55 days of the landlord's affidavit; protects landlords from liability under section 47a-43 who comply with this section.

Effective October 1, 2016.