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HB 5265

AN ACT CONCERNING COURT-ORDERED ACCOUNTINGS OF COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL RECORDS AND REVISING THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Biggins and 12 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill requiring court-ordered financial record accounting, standardized lender questionnaires, and expanded disclosure requirements for common interest communities to increase transparency.

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Bill Summary · HB 5265

Legislative bill overview

HB 5265 modifies Connecticut law governing common interest communities (condominiums, homeowner associations, etc.) by establishing court-ordered accounting procedures for financial records, creating lender questionnaire standards, and revising disclosure requirements for prospective buyers. The bill appears designed to increase financial transparency and standardize information provided to lenders and purchasers in these residential communities.

Why is this important

Common interest communities affect hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents, and financial transparency directly impacts property values, buyer confidence, and community trust. Standardized lender questionnaires and clearer disclosure requirements reduce information asymmetries that can lead to disputes, hidden liabilities, or predatory lending practices. Court-ordered accounting procedures provide remedies when communities fail to maintain accurate financial records.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Mandatory financial accounting standards and questionnaire procedures may impose administrative burdens and expenses on community boards, particularly smaller associations with limited staff
  • Lender questionnaire scope: Disagreement may arise over what information lenders can require, potentially creating conflicts between lender risk assessment and community privacy interests
  • Disclosure balance: Tension between providing buyers sufficient financial information versus protecting communities from competitive disadvantages or exposing sensitive operational details

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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