Cal. Civ. Code § 8-30g-11
Dwelling units subject to existing restrictions
Operative Text
For the purpose of the affordable housing appeals list, any covenant or restriction that was adopted prior to the effective date of section 8-30g-9 or 8-30g-11 of these regulations, and which has been accepted previously by the commissioner for inclusion on the list, need not be revised in accordance with these regulations, and may continue to be counted on the list, so long as its terms remain unchanged and it remains a binding obligation. (Adopted effective May 3, 2005)
Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-30g-11, affordable housing covenants or restrictions that were created before the effective dates of §§ 8-30g-9 and 8-30g-11, and that the commissioner had already accepted for the affordable housing appeals list, are grandfathered in place. These older restrictions do not need to be rewritten to conform to the newer regulatory requirements. They may continue to count toward a municipality's affordable housing appeals list as long as their terms stay the same and they remain legally binding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers with affordable housing covenants already accepted by the commissioner under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-30g-11 generally maintain their standing on the affordable housing appeals list by keeping those restrictions unchanged and enforceable. A compliant operator avoids modifying the terms of a grandfathered covenant, since any change could jeopardize its continued eligibility for the list. Operators typically monitor the binding status of such restrictions to confirm they remain in effect as originally accepted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-30g-11 helps preserve the stock of units counted under Connecticut's affordable housing appeals framework by allowing older, commissioner-approved restrictions to remain on the list without revision. Tenants living in housing covered by one of these grandfathered covenants may have an interest in whether the restriction's terms have remained unchanged and whether it is still a binding obligation. Tenants who have questions about whether a specific property's affordable housing status is being properly maintained can consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant state housing agency for information.
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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