Connecticut Community Association Laws
Common Interest Ownership Act (CIOA, Ch. 828), Condominium Act (Ch. 825), Nonstock Corporations (Ch. 602), Community Association Managers (Ch. 400b + regs), Mobile Manufactured Home Parks (Ch. 412). Reference hub
Connecticut takes a unified, statute-driven approach. CIOA governs condos, co-ops, and planned communities with clear rules on open meetings, records access, electronic voting, and association powers—paired with a strong nine-month “super-priority” lien for common charges. Managers are state-registered through the Department of Consumer Protection, while mobile/manufactured home parks face additional licensing and detailed consumer protections. Overall vibe: transparent procedures, modern tools, and firm consumer safeguards—if you follow the playbook.
At a glance
- CIOA umbrella: Ch. 828 covers condos, co-ops & planned communities (aka “HOAs”).
- Legacy condos: Condominium Act (Ch. 825) applies by date of creation; many CIOA rules still reach back.
- Corporate form: Most associations are nonstock corporations (Ch. 602).
- Managers: Registration under Ch. 400b + RCSA requirements.
- Manufactured home parks: Ch. 412 + detailed state regulations and DCP oversight.
Primary Statutes
Common Interest Ownership Act (CIOA) — Chapter 828
Core framework for condos, co-ops, and planned communities (governance, powers, meetings, records, liens, insurance, ADR).
Condominium Act (1976) — Chapter 825
Applies mainly to condominiums created between 1977–1983; CIOA still overlays many duties.
Corporate Act — Nonstock Corporations (Chapter 602)
Entity law for most associations (members, directors/officers, meetings, records).
Mobile Manufactured Home Parks — Chapter 412
Licensing, resident protections, sales/resales, rent changes, evictions, and park operations.
Popular Sections (direct links)
CIOA (Ch. 828)
Condominium Act (Ch. 825)
Mobile/Manufactured Home Parks (Ch. 412)
Managers (Ch. 400b)
Administrative Rules (RCSA)
Connecticut publishes agency rules in the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA).
CIOA communities
No separate condo/HOA operations code; governance is by CIOA. See statutes above.
Managers (CAM)