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HB 6144

AN ACT REQUIRING THAT RESALE CERTIFICATES APPLY TO CERTAIN COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John-Michael Parker

Extends Connecticut's resale certificate disclosure requirements to additional common interest community types, ensuring buyers receive HOA financial and legal information before purchase.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Insurance and Real Estate
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Bill Summary · HB 6144

Legislative bill overview

HB 6144 requires that resale certificates—documents provided by homeowners associations or common interest community managers disclosing financial and legal information about a property—must be applied to certain types of common interest communities in Connecticut. Currently, resale certificate requirements may not comprehensively cover all common interest community types, creating informational gaps for prospective buyers.

Why is this important

Resale certificates protect home buyers by mandating disclosure of HOA fees, pending litigation, financial reserves, and community rules before purchase. Extending these requirements ensures buyers of properties in all common interest communities have equal access to critical information that could affect property value, affordability, and quality of life, reducing post-purchase disputes and financial surprises.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Smaller or less formally organized common interest communities may lack infrastructure to compile and provide comprehensive resale certificates, potentially increasing administrative costs
  • Definition clarity: The bill's reference to "certain" communities raises questions about which specific community types are covered versus excluded, and whether the distinction is clear enough for implementation
  • Timeline and enforcement: Unclear whether the bill establishes reasonable timeframes for certificate preparation and what penalties apply for non-compliance or incomplete disclosures

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

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