CT HB05171

Removes population requirement for receiver petitions, allowing any party in interest to file for receiver appointment in any Connecticut municipality (previously limited to municipalities with 35,000+ residents).

Requires petitions to include a sworn statement that the building meets blighted property conditions, citations or orders from the municipality, rehabilitation cost estimates, and a schedule of mortgages and liens.

Allows petitions to include adjacent properties owned by the same owner if used for a single or interrelated purpose with the building.

Mandates service of petition copies on the building owner and all lienholders via section 52-57 procedures and requires filing a notice of lis pendens with the municipal clerk.

Takes effect October 1, 2022 and amends Connecticut General Statutes section 8-169aa(b).