New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-115
Registration update requirement
Operative Text
(a) A foreclosing entity shall be responsible to provide written notification to the director, or his designee, within seven (7) days from the date of any change of caretaker or property management company, any change in the name, current telephone or address of the property owner or agent, or any change in the ownership of the property (whether the foreclosing entity or any third party becomes the property owner) or if the foreclosing entity sells or otherwise assigns its debt prior to foreclosure or redemption. (b) No fee for updating information shall be charged. (c) 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. (d) In the event the property is or becomes vacant the foreclosing entity must post a "Standing Order" on the Property.
Section 17-115 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV requires foreclosing entities to notify the director in writing within seven days whenever key registration details change — such as a new caretaker, property management company, owner contact information, or a transfer of ownership — and also when the debt itself is sold or assigned before foreclosure is complete. No fee may be charged for submitting these updates. If a property becomes vacant, the foreclosing entity must post a 'Standing Order' on the property, and violations of this section can result in fines and penalties under the Livable City Initiative provisions of Chapter 9, Article II.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Foreclosing entities and property managers operating under § 17-115 of ch. 17, art. XV generally maintain accurate, up-to-date records and submit written notifications to the director within the seven-day window any time ownership, contact information, caretaker arrangements, or debt assignment changes. Compliant operators also ensure that vacant properties are promptly posted with the required 'Standing Order.' Because violations may trigger fines and penalties under the Livable City Initiative (Chapter 9, Article II), maintaining a reliable internal process for tracking and reporting changes is a common practice among operators subject to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-115 of ch. 17, art. XV is designed to ensure that tenants and city officials can always identify who is responsible for a property during the foreclosure process, including when ownership or management changes hands. If a property appears to lack current registration information or a vacant property is missing the required 'Standing Order,' tenants and community members may report potential violations to the Livable City Initiative, which has enforcement authority under Chapter 9, Article II. Tenant-rights organizations in New Haven can help residents understand how this registration framework intersects with their housing rights during a foreclosure situation.
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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