Foreclosure Law in Connecticut

This page covers foreclosure law as it applies in Connecticut — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what foreclosure protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern foreclosure in Connecticut

Connecticut state law

Corporations › Business Corporations CT 33 § 33-929
Cited in 38 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Mortgages and Liens › Mortgages CT 49 § 49-14
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Mortgages and Liens › Mortgages CT 49 § 49-15
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Environmental Protection › Hazardous Waste CT 22A § 22a-134
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Landlord and Tenant › Security Deposits CT 47A § 47a-21
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Real Estate Licensees CT 20 § 20-325a
Cited in 8 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Federal law

Truth in Lending Act
Federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring meaningful disclosure of credit terms. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for foreclosure in Connecticut.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Avoiding Foreclosureagency
Funds free or low-cost housing counseling nationwide; call 800-569-4287 to find a HUD-approved housing counselor in Florida who can help evaluate your options at no charge.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Housing Counselinghotline
Free foreclosure-prevention counseling from HUD-approved agencies nationwide; call 800-569-4287 to find a counselor near you.
USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.