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CAI represents the interests of our members before the US Congress, federal agencies and a multitude of other policy-setting bodies on such issues as telecommunications, taxes, fair housing, insurance and bankruptcy reform. Read more about CAI National Government and Public Affairs.
Connecticut Legislative Action Committee - (LAC) - The LAC represents our members before state legislatures and agencies on a multitude of issues including assessment collection, foreclosure and construction defects. Our committee includes:
Scott J. Sandler, Esq. - Perlstein, Sandler & McCracken, LLC - Chair
Chris Hansen, Esq. - Bender, Anderson & Barba, PC
Joe Corlis - Cromwell Hills I
Bob Gourley - Captain's Walk
Rich Mellin - Mellin & Associates, LLC
Andrea Scalzo - Scalzo Property Management
Dan Rys - NewAlliance Bank
Robin Kahn, Esq. - Cohen & Wolf, P. C.
Karl Kuegler, Jr. - Imagineers, LLC
Rich Wechter - Westford Real Estate Management, LLC
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LAWS / PUBLIC ACTS
MANDATORY ONLINE FILING OF ANNUAL REPORTS BEGINS January 1, 2012.
Pursuant to Public Act 11-146, "An Act Concerning Business Entity Filings", all annual reports must be filed online. Businesses will no longer receive paper reports for filing. Click here for more information, frequently asked questions, and an online tutorial.
Public Act No. 11-195 - AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT.
Public Act 10-186 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT. Effective: July 1, 2010 For a full description >>
CIOA Changes - Public Act 09-225 - AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT. The changes require more formality in the general operations of the community and more accountability from those in charge. Click here to read more on the CIOA PAGE!
The Common Interest Ownership Act - (CIOA) - passed by the Connecticut legislature on June 3, 1983, effective on passage as to conversion principles and effective January 1, 1984 as to the remainder of the Act , became the first state law in the United States to unify and modernize the law of common interest communities. This Act covers in a uniform manner the law of condominiums, real estate cooperatives, planned unit developments, and reciprocal easement regimes.
Connecticut Revised Nonstock Corporation Act - This act is applicable as most associations are corporations.
FCC Satellite Dish Regulations - (“OTARD”) - Dec. 2007
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act – Dec. 2007
FAIR HOUSING ACT
HOPA - This rule implements the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995.
Public
Act 06-23 - AN ACT CONCERNING TRAINING FOR MEMBERS OF ASSOCIATIONS OF COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Public Act 07-243 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE, SALE AND ACCURACY OF CONVICTION INFORMATION, THE ISSUANCE OF A REARREST WARRANT OR CAPIAS FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR, THE DUTIES OF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE BOARDS OF CONDOMINIUMS AND OTHER COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES, AND THE DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER New Laws Regarding Budget Ratification, Association Records and Association Loans
Public Act 07-68 - AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE ON RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AND FLOOD INSURANCE FOR CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS. New Laws Regarding Insurance
Manager Regulations are BROADENED 10/31/07
Legislative Reviews:
July 1, 2010 - Revisions to CIOA law will apply to every condominium, cooperative, and planned community in the state, regardless of when it was created, beginning on July 1, 2010.
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