Legal Information/Resources

Information contained within the Legal section of our website is intended for CTR members. Much of the legal information will require your ctrealtors.com username and password in order to access.

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Legal Hotline

CTR members can contact the CTR Legal Hotline (login required) to get assistance with general real estate questions.  

Latest Legal Announcements:

• REAL ESTATE SCAMS / SELLER IMPERSONATION FRAUD: This is a growing problem across the country and in Connecticut.
  • View and download the CTR flyer for more information.
  • Watch the brief special report video from CTR.tv.
  • Educate and protect clients about wire fraud and real estate transactions with CTR's Wire Fraud Advisory.
• REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS: 
  
  PRINT: Connecticut DCP's advertising regulations require the company name and contact info be at least the same font size as the AGENT contact info on PRINT advertising. Agents must use their name as it appears on their real estate license. View a visual sample of what is required for AGENTS on print advertisements.
  
  SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE: View this summary with visual samples of what you need to know to comply with DCP's social media and website advertising regulations.
  Learn more about the changes to real estate advertising.

Additional Legal Info / Resources:

• Revised Detector Affidavit (closing document) - Effective as of October 1, 2023. Download the affidavit.
• Foreclosure Mediation Program – This links you to the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Foreclosure Mediation Program page.
• Information on Debt Negotiators
• Landlord/Tenant FAQs – This links you to the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch “Landlord/Tenant/Housing Frequently Asked Questions” page.
• Rental Security Deposits and Interest Calculation Table - State of CT Department of Banking
• RESPA FAQ – NAR’s Frequently Asked Questions on the Federal Real Estate Settlement Practices Act.
• Who Owns Your Property Photos? – Copyright information and sample forms from NAR.
• The Connecticut General Assembly