New Haven Independent

The resolution, by Beaver Hills Alderman Mordechai Sandman (pictured), urges the governor and General Assembly to pass rules that mandate landlords notify tenants at least 30 days before a foreclosed dwelling is sold. The tenant then would have the right to a month-to-month lease.

If the landlord doesn’t let the tenant know about the foreclosure or fails to honor a rental agreement, then the tenant would be entitled to one month’s rent plus the security deposit and reasonable attorneys’ fees.

A landlord renting a dwelling already in foreclosure would be required to give the tenant written notice of the pending action. Landlords would then be required to offer the tenant to right to stay under the rental agreement in force within 14 days.

Sandman said that although the city has no power over the state, he hopes the state will consider adopting a similar resolution. The resolution now goes to the full board for a reading in August and a vote at its September meeting.