Connecticut § 47-216 - Applicability to preexisting common interest communities.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 47-216 — Applicability to preexisting common interest communities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-216. Applicability to preexisting common interest communities.
Sec. 47-216. Applicability to preexisting common interest communities. (a) Except as provided in section 47-217, sections 47-202, 47-204, 47-205, 47-206, 47-218, 47-221, 47-222, 47-223, subsections (b), (d), (i) and (j) of section 47-236, sections 47-237, 47-240 and 47-244, subsection (f) of section 47-245, sections 47-250, 47-251, 47-252, 47-253, 47-255, 47-257, 47-258, 47-260, 47-261b, 47-261c, 47-261d, 47-261e, 47-270 and 47-278, to the extent necessary in construing any of those sections, apply to all common interest communities created in this state before January 1, 1984; but those sections apply only with respect to events and circumstances occurring after January 1, 1984, and do not invalidate existing provisions of the declaration, bylaws or surveys or plans of those common interest communities.
(b) Section 47-210 and subsections (b) to (d), inclusive, of section 47-225 apply to all common interest communities created in this state prior to January 1, 1984, but shall not invalidate existing provisions of the declarations, bylaws or surveys or plans of those common interest communities.
(P.A. 83-474, S. 17, 96; P.A. 84-472, S. 6, 23; P.A. 95-187, S. 6, 28; P.A. 09-225, S. 5; P.A. 10-186, S. 20.)
History: P.A. 84-472 made technical clarifications; P.A. 95-187 designated existing provisions as Subsec. (a), replacing reference to “subdivisions (1) to (6), inclusive, and (11) to (16), inclusive, of subsection (a) of section 47-244” with “section 47-244” and added reference to “subsection (j) of section 47-236”, and added Subsec. (b) making Sec. 47-210 and Subsecs. (b) to (d), inclusive, of Sec. 47-225 applicable to all common interest communities created prior to January 1, 1984, and providing that those provisions do not invalidate existing provisions of the declarations, bylaws or surveys or plans of those communities; P.A. 09-225 amended Subsec. (a) to add references to Secs. 47-218, 47-221, 47-237, 47-250, 47-255 and 47-257 and Subsecs. (b) and (i) of Sec. 47-236, effective July 1, 2010; P.A. 10-186 amended Subsec. (a) to add references to Secs. 47-236(d), 47-245(f), 47-251, 47-252, 47-261b, 47-261c, 47-261d and 47-261e, effective July 1, 2010.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 47-216
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 47-216 cover?
Section 47-216 ("Applicability to preexisting common interest communities.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Connecticut § 47-216?
A common citation format is "Connecticut General Statutes § 47-216" (Connecticut). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Connecticut law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Connecticut official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Connecticut attorney.
How does Connecticut § 47-216 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Connecticut can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.