Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47 § 47-205
Applicability of real property use laws to conversion of buildings to common interest ownership.
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No zoning, building code, subdivision or other real property use law, ordinance or regulation may prohibit the conversion of any building to the common interest ownership form of ownership.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-205, no local zoning rule, building code, subdivision requirement, or other real property use regulation can be used to block the conversion of a building into common interest ownership—such as a condominium or cooperative. The provision effectively overrides local land-use restrictions that would otherwise stand in the way of such conversions. It does not, however, exempt a conversion from other applicable legal requirements unrelated to the form of ownership.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers considering a conversion to common interest ownership should be aware that Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-205 removes a significant potential barrier: local zoning ordinances, building codes, and subdivision rules cannot be used to prohibit the conversion itself. Compliant operators typically still satisfy all other applicable state and local requirements—such as disclosure obligations, structural standards, and unit registration—that are not directed at the ownership form. Consulting the full Connecticut Common Interest Ownership Act alongside § 47-205 helps ensure a conversion proceeds on solid legal footing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-205 means that if a landlord decides to convert a rental building to common interest ownership, local zoning or building-code rules cannot be invoked to stop that conversion from happening. Tenants living in a building undergoing such a conversion may have separate rights under other provisions of Connecticut law, including notice requirements and purchase opportunities, which are worth exploring through a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office. Understanding how § 47-205 fits within the broader Connecticut Common Interest Ownership Act can help tenants assess what protections may apply to their 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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