Connecticut Administrative Code Title 47 - Land and Land Titles
Connecticut Administrative Code – Title 47: Land and Land Titles governs laws and regulations related to real property, including land ownership, conveyances, easements, leases, and various land use matters in Connecticut. It lays out the legal framework for how property rights are established, transferred, and protected.
Key Areas Covered in Title 47:
Property Ownership and Interests:
Types of estates in land (fee simple, life estate, etc.)
Tenancy rules (joint tenancy, tenancy in common, tenancy by the entirety)
Conveyance and Recording of Land Titles:
Requirements for deeds and other instruments
Recording statutes to protect against fraud or conflicting claims
Easements and Rights-of-Way:
Establishment and termination of easements
Utility and access rights
Leases and Rental Agreements:
Residential and commercial lease rules
Landlord-tenant obligations
Adverse Possession and Prescriptive Rights:
Conditions under which property can be claimed through long-term occupation
Land Use and Restrictions:
Deed restrictions and covenants
Historic preservation or conservation easements
Mechanic’s Liens and Property Liens:
Rules for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to place liens on property for unpaid work
Timeshares and Common Interest Ownership:
Regulation of condominiums, co-ops, and planned communities
Disclosure requirements and association governance
Fraudulent Conveyances:
Provisions to void property transfers made to avoid creditors
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