New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-114
Registration by foreclosing entity
Operative Text
(a) Any foreclosing entity who has initiated (a) the foreclosure process on any residential property must register each property with the director, or his designee, on forms provided by the director, or his designee, along with the registration fee detailed below. This registration must be received by the director, or his designee, within seven (7) days after the foreclosing entity's initiation of the foreclosure process as defined in section 17-111 , "Definitions". All such registrations must: (a) state the individual foreclosing entity'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 abandoned, and, (c) if abandoned, 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. Such mailing address shall not be a P.O. Box. (b) The registration fee to be paid by a foreclosing entity, for each residential property for which it has undertaken the initiation of the foreclosure process, shall be one-hundred dollars ($100.00).
Under New Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-114, any entity that initiates a residential foreclosure in New Haven must register the affected property with the city's director within seven days of starting that process. Registration requires a current Connecticut phone number and a non-P.O. Box in-state mailing address, a certification that the property was inspected, and a determination of whether the property is abandoned. If the property is found to be abandoned, the registering entity must also designate a local caretaker or property management company responsible for its security and maintenance, and a $100 fee per property applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Foreclosing entities operating under New Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-114 generally ensure that a completed registration form, along with the $100 fee, reaches the director's office within the seven-day window that begins when the foreclosure process is initiated. Compliant operators maintain a valid Connecticut mailing address (not a P.O. Box) on file, document their property inspection results, and—if the property is vacant or abandoned—have a named local caretaker or management company in place with current contact information. Keeping thorough records of the registration submission date and inspection findings supports ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-114 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV creates a public registration requirement that can give tenants and neighbors a point of contact when a residential property enters foreclosure. If a property appears to be unregistered, unmaintained, or lacks a designated caretaker after foreclosure proceedings have begun, tenants may consider reaching out to the city director's office referenced in this provision to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations in New Haven can also help residents understand how this registration requirement intersects with their housing rights during a foreclosure.
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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