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HB 6350

AN ACT REQUIRING ACCESSIBILITY OF RECORDS TO UNIT OWNERS IN COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Turco

Connecticut law would require condo and HOA associations to provide unit owners access to financial records, meeting minutes, and governing documents upon request.

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Bill Summary · HB 6350

Legislative bill overview

HB 6350 mandates that common interest community associations (such as condominiums and homeowner associations) in Connecticut must provide accessible records to unit owners. The bill establishes requirements for how and when these associations must disclose financial documents, meeting minutes, budgets, and other governing records that affect property owners.

Why is this important

Unit owners in these communities often lack transparency into how their associations spend assessments and manage shared properties, leading to disputes and financial mismanagement. This bill addresses a real governance gap by ensuring residents can review records that directly impact their property values, fees, and community decisions—rights that vary significantly depending on current association bylaws.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition: Unclear which records must be disclosed and whether certain documents (legal advice, personnel files, pending litigation) are exempt, potentially creating disputes over compliance
  • Implementation costs: Associations may incur expenses digitizing and managing record requests, which could be passed to unit owners through increased fees
  • Privacy concerns: Balancing transparency with protecting personal information of board members, vendors, and residents mentioned in financial records and meeting minutes
  • Enforcement mechanism: The bill's current form doesn't specify penalties for non-compliance or establish a clear dispute resolution process if associations refuse access

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

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