A Virginia lawyer's compilation of articles about legal issues involving condominiums, HOAs, timeshares and cooperatives.

 - A Virginia lawyer's compilation of articles about legal issues involving condominiums, HOAs, timeshares and cooperatives.

Connecticut – Condo owners take the brunt of Superior Court decision

The New Britain Herald : New Britain, Conn., and surrounding areas (newbritainherald.com)Saturday, February 2, 2013 10:34 PM EST Condominium owners around the state face potentially higher fees as the result of a recent Superior Court ruling which limits dramatically the responsibility banks have to pay condo common charges in foreclosure cases. New Haven Superior Court Judge Michael G.

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Connecticut – The smaller the condo complex, the bigger the headaches

The CT Watchdog: The smaller the condo complex, the bigger the headachesThe Register Citizen is your source for all Litchfield County 24-hour breaking news, local news, sports, entertainment and more. View daily weather updates, watch videos and photos. Keep up with Torrington’s News and Torrington local Sports. Find Litchfield County restaurants, entertainment, cars, homes and jobs at registercitizen.com.

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Connecticut – Condo Owners Coalition reorganizes

The Connecticut Condo Owners Coalition, after successfully lobbying for two new bills to protect condo owners, has reorganized itself to better support, take action, and represent its membership.In its goal of providing the best possible support to the Condo and HOA Owners in the state of Connecticut, CCOC has established a fantastic foundation of Executive Committee members who have the knowledge and expertise to provide condo owners help and support.Brian Harte has been elected as President and Chairman of the CCOC.

Connecticut – Condo Spat Spurs a New Rights Law

Condo Spat Spurs a New Rights LawConnecticut lawmakers are taking up a fight between a Stratford, Conn., condo association and a tenant over a $50 daily fine it said it would impose if the woman didn’t remove a mezuza on her doorpost. Democratic Senate Majority leader Martin Looney announced legislation Tuesday that would protect residents’ rights to display religious symbols outside apartment doors.

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Connecticut – Condo association reverses course on mezuzah ban

Condo association reverses course on mezuzah ban | JTA – Jewish & Israel NewsCondo association reverses course on mezuzah ban (JTA) — A Connecticut condominium association has reversed its decision to prohibit mezuzahs on the doorposts of residents’ apartments. The Stanford, Conn.-based California Condominium Association’s agreement with residents previously allowed the display of items on doors but not doorposts.

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Connecticut – Rep. O’Neill’s bills pass the Judiciary Committee

ConnecticutPlus.com News – Rep. O’Neill’s bills pass the Judiciary CommitteePublished: Apr 2, 2012 – 7:38 PM HARTFORD, CT – State Representative Arthur J. O’Neill (R-69) thanked the Judiciary Committee today for moving two important bills one step closer to becoming law. The bills sponsored by Rep. O’Neill mark a fundamental change in two essential State systems: condominium voting and water vessel registration and financing.