New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-112
Non-occupant owner of residential property, when ownership is by purchase at a foreclosure by sale (committee deed) or when foreclosing entity has become the owner due to judgment of strict foreclosure
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(a) All non-occupant owners of record, when ownership is by foreclosure by sale (committee deed) or when the foreclosing entity due to judgment of strict foreclosure, must register each such residential property with the director, or his designee, on forms provided by the director, or his designee, along with the below mentioned registration fee within seven (7) days of acquiring ownership. All such registrations must: (a) state the individual owner's or agent's current phone number and mailing address located within the State of Connecticut, with said mailing address not being a P.O. Box, and, (b) certify that the property was inspected and identify whether the property is vacant, and, (c) if vacant, designate a local caretaker or local property management company responsible for the security and maintenance of the property, stating the individual or company's name, phone number, and local mailing address, with such mailing address not being a P.O. Box. (b) The fee and registration shall be valid for one (1) calendar year from the time the registration is filed. Subsequent registrations and fees are due annually thereafter. Regardless of when a registration is to be renewed, a non-occupant owner shall update said registration form within seven (7) days from the date of any change of caretaker or property management company, any change in name, current telephone number or address of the property owner or agent, or any change in the ownership of the property (with no further registration fee to be paid at that time, unless the update is made simultaneously with an annual renewal). (c) The registration fee to be paid by a non-occupant owner shall be one-hundred dollars ($100.00), which fee shall be credited to any subsequent fee payable by the non-occupant owner if in fact the non-occupant owner obtains a license pursuant to Article XIV, Residential Rental Licenses, with seven (7) days of ownership. (d) Should the non-occupant owner sell the property, the non-occupant owner must provide proof of sale to the director, or his designee. Should a vacant property become occupied, the owner must provide a written notice of occupancy with the director, or his designee. (e) All other rules, regulations and ordinances will be in effect, and will be subject to any and all fines, fees and penalties, including, but not limited to, those stated in Article II of Chapter 9 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances, Livable City Initiative. Further, adherence to this section does not relieve the property owner of any applicable obligations set forth in any covenant conditions and restrictions and/or home owners association rules and regulations.
New Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-112 requires non-occupant owners who acquire residential property through foreclosure — either by committee deed or strict foreclosure judgment — to register that property with the city director within seven days of taking ownership. The registration must include current contact information with a Connecticut mailing address (no P.O. boxes), a certification of whether the property is vacant, and, if vacant, the designation of a local caretaker or property management company. The initial registration fee is $100, valid for one calendar year, with annual renewals required and updates due within seven days of any material change in ownership, contact information, or caretaker.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Non-occupant owners who acquire property through foreclosure under § 17-112 generally register with the director within seven days, submitting all required contact details, a vacancy certification, and caretaker information on the prescribed forms. Compliant operators keep their registration current by filing updates within seven days whenever a caretaker, property manager, owner contact, or ownership status changes — without waiting for the annual renewal cycle. The $100 registration fee may be credited toward a residential rental license fee under Article XIV if that license is obtained within seven days of ownership, so tracking both deadlines is a common part of post-foreclosure property management in New Haven.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-112 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances establishes a public registration requirement for foreclosure-acquired properties, which means tenants and neighbors can expect the city to have on file the name and contact information of the responsible owner or caretaker for such properties. If a formerly vacant foreclosed property becomes occupied, the owner is required to notify the director in writing, which creates a record that may be relevant to tenants asserting their rights. Tenants who believe a foreclosure-acquired property is not properly registered or maintained may raise that concern with the Livable City Initiative under Article II of Chapter 9 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances, or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies or defenses may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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