Bill > HB06530

This bill amends section 7-148aa of the general statutes to clarify that any unpaid penalties resulting from housing code violations or public place ordinance infractions will automatically become a legal claim (lien) against the specific real estate property where the violation occurred, starting from the date the penalty was initially imposed. In practical terms, this means if a property owner fails to pay a fine related to housing code or public place ordinance violations, the local government can now more easily secure repayment by placing a legal claim on the property itself. This provision gives municipalities an additional enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance with housing and public space regulations, as the unpaid penalty will be attached to the property's title and must be resolved before the property can be sold or transferred.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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