Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB06465

Introduced
1/28/19  

Caption

An Act Requiring The Licensing Of Community Association Managers And Property Managers Of Planned Unit Developments.

Impact

If enacted, HB 06465 would amend chapter 400b of the general statutes to enforce stricter regulations on community managers and property managers. This legislative measure aims to protect residents in condominiums and planned unit developments from potential financial malfeasance, negligence, or incompetence by mandated managers. The licensing requirement is expected to ensure that these managers maintain a level of professionalism and accountability, thereby enhancing the overall governance of such associations.

Summary

House Bill 06465 focuses on the licensing of community association managers and property managers for planned unit developments. This bill stipulates that individuals in these roles must acquire a license and meet nationally established standards of competency. The bill emphasizes the importance of financial transparency, mandating that managers provide detailed financial information, including accounting for expenses, revenues, and other pertinent data, to condominium owners and board members upon request.

Contention

While the bill has strong support from advocates concerned with homeowners' rights and financial transparency, there may be contention regarding the implementation and enforcement of these licensing requirements. Stakeholders may raise concerns about the potential costs associated with obtaining a license and compliance with national standards, which could affect existing managers and homeowners' associations differently. This change may lead to increased operational costs for associations, creating debates around balancing regulatory oversight with practical management needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05273

An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The Intergovernmental Policy And Planning Division Within The Office Of Policy And Management, Audits And Municipal Finance.

CT HB05142

An Act Concerning Consumer Credit, Certain Bank Real Estate Improvements, The Connecticut Uniform Securities Act, Shared Appreciation Agreements, Innovation Banks, The Community Bank And Community Credit Union Program And Technical Revisions To The Banking Statutes.

CT SB00107

An Act Updating Requirements For Construction Management Oversight At The University Of Connecticut, Pausing The Requirement For A Plan To Increase The Number Of Full-time Faculty At Public Institutions Of Higher Education And Replacing References To The President Of The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities With The Chancellor Of The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities.

CT SB00011

An Act Concerning Connecticut Resiliency Planning And Providing Municipal Options For Climate Resilience.

CT HB05168

An Act Concerning Solar Installations In Certain Common Interest Ownership Communities.

CT HB05299

An Act Concerning The Department Of Economic And Community Development's Recommendations For Revisions To The Jobsct Program And The Commerce And Related Statutes.

CT HB05293

An Act Concerning The Department Of Developmental Services' Recommendations Regarding Various Revisions To Developmental Services Statutes.

CT HB05390

An Act Concerning Transit-oriented Communities.

CT HB05395

An Act Requiring Disclosure Of Mass Real Property Appraisal Methods.

CT HB05292

An Act Concerning The Department Of Developmental Services' Recommendations Regarding Community Companion Homes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.