Connecticut HOA & Condo Laws

Assessment Collection Compare across states →

How HOAs and condominium associations charge, collect, and enforce regular and special assessments. Covers dues billing, delinquency notices, late fees, lien filing, judicial and non-judicial foreclosure, statute of limitations, and …

Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-258

CIOA — Lien for Assessments

Assessment lien authority and enforcement for Connecticut common interest communities.

Enforcement and Fines Compare across states →

Association authority to enforce governing documents through fines, suspension of privileges, and legal action. Covers fine limits, hearing requirements, notice-and-opportunity procedures, and limitations on enforcement authority.

Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-258

CIOA — Lien for Assessments

Assessment lien authority and enforcement for Connecticut common interest communities.

Resale Disclosure Compare across states →

Resale certificate and transfer disclosure requirements at the time of unit sale. Covers disclosure timing, content, fee caps, delivery deadlines, buyer rescission rights, and association liability for inaccurate information.

Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-261

CIOA — Resale Certificate

Resale certificate requirements for Connecticut unit sales, including required disclosures and delivery timeline.

Fiduciary Duty Compare across states →

Board member fiduciary obligations — duty of care, duty of loyalty, business judgment rule, conflict of interest disclosure, and personal liability exposure. Statutory duties imposed on directors and officers of …

Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-250

CIOA — Board Powers and Duties

Board of directors powers, fiduciary duties, and governance requirements.

Governance Documents Compare across states →

The foundational documents governing common interest communities — declarations (CC&Rs), bylaws, articles of incorporation, rules and regulations, architectural guidelines, and resolutions. Document hierarchy, amendment procedures, and recording requirements.

Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-200

Connecticut Common Interest Ownership Act (CIOA) — Applicability

Governs condominiums, planned communities, and cooperatives in Connecticut. Establishes association framework.

Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-68a

Connecticut Condominium Act

Older Connecticut Condominium Act governing condominiums created before CIOA adoption. Many pre-CIOA condos are still governed by this chapter.

Foreclosure and Liens Compare across states →

Assessment lien filing, priority, extinguishment, and foreclosure procedures. Minimum thresholds for foreclosure, pre-foreclosure notice requirements, mediation mandates, super-priority provisions, and the interaction between HOA liens and mortgage liens.

Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-258

CIOA — Lien for Assessments

Assessment lien authority and enforcement for Connecticut common interest communities.

Legal Facts by Category
Assessment lien authority and enforcement for Connecticut common interest communities. Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-258
The lien may be foreclosed in like manner as a mortgage on real property Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-258 (f)
Resale certificate requirements for Connecticut unit sales, including required disclosures and delivery timeline. Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-261
Within ten days after the receipt of a request Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-261 (b)
The purchaser may cancel the contract within five days Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-261 (d)
Establishes association framework. Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-200
Governs condominiums, planned communities, and cooperatives in Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-200
Board of directors powers, fiduciary duties, and governance requirements. Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-250
Older Connecticut Condominium Act governing condominiums created before CIOA adoption. Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-68a
Many pre-CIOA condos are still governed by this chapter. Conn. Gen. Stat. §47-68a
Legal references last verified April 14, 2026. This content is educational and informational. It does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for legal guidance specific to your situation.
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