Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7 § 7-148gg
Notice to lienholder of notice or order to remedy health, housing or safety code violation.
Operative Text
Each municipality, in addition to any other notice required under the general statutes or any municipal health, housing or safety codes or regulations, shall send to each lienholder of real estate a copy of any notice or order by such municipality to the owner of such real estate to demolish, remove or otherwise dispose of the real estate issued under any provision of the general statutes or any municipal building, health or safety codes or regulations as well as a copy of any notice sent to the owner of such real estate or recorded on the land records, with respect to any costs or expenses incurred by the municipality to demolish, remove or otherwise dispose of the real estate. The municipality shall make reasonable efforts to send such copy by first class mail to the lienholder's current or last-known address.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148gg, Connecticut municipalities are required to notify lienholders—such as mortgage lenders—whenever the municipality issues an order to demolish, remove, or otherwise dispose of a property, or incurs costs related to such actions. This notice obligation runs parallel to any other notices already required by state or local codes. The municipality must make reasonable efforts to deliver these copies by first-class mail to the lienholder's current or last-known address.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a demolition or removal order under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148gg should be aware that their municipality is obligated to send copies of such orders directly to any lienholders on the property. Compliant municipalities also notify lienholders of any costs the municipality incurs in carrying out demolition or disposal work. Owners and managers generally keep their own records of outstanding liens and communicate proactively with lienholders when municipal orders are issued, since lienholders will be independently informed under this statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148gg primarily governs the relationship between municipalities and lienholders, tenants living in properties subject to demolition or removal orders may find it relevant to understand that lenders and other lienholders are formally notified of such actions. This can affect the financial and ownership dynamics of a property facing serious code-enforcement action. Tenants in these situations may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how municipal orders and lienholder notifications could affect their housing 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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