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March 19, 2008

AG calls for condo commission to protect condo owners

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, in formal testimony to the Judiciary Committee today, urged establishment of a state board to assist condominium unit owners by ensuring that condominium associations abide by their bylaws and state laws, and tighter licensing requirements for condominium managers.

Blumenthal, joined by state legislators and condo unit owners, said that a Connecticut Community Association Commission would review condominium unit owner complaints concerning violations of condominium bylaws or state condominium laws by the association's board of directors, officers or professional managers.

The commission would attempt to mediate disputes, hold hearings and issue orders to resolve problems. If necessary, the commission could also refer matters to the attorney general for civil action in court to enforce provisions of condominium bylaws or state laws.

The legislation would also require condominium managers, currently registered through the Department of Consumer Protection, to obtain licenses after completing a course and passing a written exam approved by the DCP Commissioner. Condominium services include preparing budgets, conducting association meetings and advising on the operations of the association.  

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