Housing Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-6437
AN ACT REQUIRING LANDLORDS TO NOTIFY TENANTS OF FORECLOSURE
Title: PROCEEDINGS.
Vote Date: 3/9/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 2/18/2021
File No.:
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
Rep. Joseph P. Gresko, District 121
REASONS FOR BILL:
This bill was created because currently landlords are not required by law to have to notify
their tenants that the housing unit is in foreclosure. This bill would seek to better inform
tenants so they can make more informed decisions on there housing.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch- Does not take a position on this bill in their public
testimony but did want to see change in the language. In sections 1 and 2, they would like
"pending foreclosure" defined. The branch would also like clarification in Section 2(b) as to
whether a tenant must name the mortgagee in the action. Lastly, the branch states
"oftentimes in C.G.S. section 47a-14h actions, the court allows funds to be disbursed
periodically while the case remains pending for the repair and upkeep of the property. This
proposal does not give the court the authority to order this protection, nor STATE OF
CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL BRANCH 2 the receivers the authority to unilaterally protect the
property and carry out what are traditionally the landlord's responsibilities. Would the receiver
carry any liability for not using the funds for necessary repairs, or would the landlord, who is
not collecting rent any longer and is embroiled in a foreclosure action, be liable? Given that
foreclosure actions can last a long time, these are practical concerns".
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Rep. Joseph P. Gresko- Supports this bill in their public testimony because it provides more
transparency in rental agreements.
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Policy Director of Partnership for Strong Communities Sean Ghio- Supports this bill in their
public testimony because it would protect low-income residents from becoming homeless.
The following support this bill in their public testimony because it would better inform tenants
and help them make better decisions on where to live:
Executive Director of Connecticut Legal Rights Project Kathleen Flaherty- Supports this bill
because it would help tenants make better informed plans to remain stably housed.
Director of Fairfield County's Center for Housing Opportunity Christie Stewart- Supports this
bill because it would protect low-income residents who are most likely to be affected by
foreclosures, to better plan to remain stably housed.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
The following oppose this bill in their public testimony because it would incentivize tenants to
not pay rent and therefore exacerbate foreclosures:
Adam Bonoff- Oppose
Trevor Dorian-Oppose
Paul Januszewski-Oppose
Stephen Rejniak- Oppose
President of the CT Coalition of Property Owners John Souza- Oppose
Terry Waller- Oppose
Carl Lupinacci-Oppose
Executive Director of The CT Fair Housing Center Erin Kemple-Oppose
Reported by: Eddie Aledia Date: 3/22/21
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Statutes affected:
Raised Bill:
HSG Joint Favorable:
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