CT SB00325

Unit owners' associations must comply with the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 USC 1692 et seq.) when providing written notice of intent to foreclose a lien on a unit.

Associations must provide notice by first class mail at least 60 days before commencing a foreclosure action to all holders of security interests in the unit.

Required notice must include the unpaid common expense assessments owed, attorney's fees and costs incurred, a statement of intent to foreclose within 60 days if amounts are unpaid, association contact information, and payment instructions.

Association contact information must include the name of the individual acting on behalf of the association, mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address if available.

Effective date is October 1, 2016, and amends Connecticut General Statutes section 47-258(m)(2).