Letter from Legislators Regarding Cracked Foundations

Dear Editor,

Many homeowners in central and eastern Connecticut have reported serious issues with the foundations in their homes: atypical cracks are forming and causing premature failure of basement walls. Originally thought to be isolated to a few properties, it is now evident that this is a much larger problem. The foundations of the affected homes were poured during the mid-1980s and into the late 1990s.

As the legislators representing the affected area, we are working alongside the Department of Consumer Protection, the Office of the Attorney General, Governor Malloy’s office, and individuals in the private sector to identify the affected homes, investigate the cause of the cracking, and provide possible solutions for the homeowners.

While the investigation is ongoing, please do not hesitate to contact us with your concerns. Call your local state representatives at: House Democrats (800) 842-8267, House Republicans (800) 842-1423, Senate Democrats (800) 842-1420, or Senate Republicans (800) 842-1421.

Sincerely,

Rep. Kelly Luxenberg (D-Manchester)

Rep. Christopher Davis (R-Ellington and East Windsor)

Rep. Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford and Manchester)

Rep. Tim Ackert (R-Columbia, Coventry, Tolland and Vernon)

Rep. Jeff Currey (D-East Hartford, Manchester, South Windsor)

Rep. Sam Belsito (R-Ashford, Tolland and Willington)

Sen. Tim Larson (D-East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington & South Windsor)

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