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AND YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR PROPERTY
The Connecticut Superior Court requires that this notice be sent to you about the residential foreclosure process
This is not legal advice. Please read it carefully
Itis important that you learn about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid
programs and other non-profit organizations that you may call for information about foreclosure
To protect your rights, you should speak to an attorney or go to the foreclosure clerk, foreclosure caseflow
coordinator or Court Service Center in the Court where your case was filed for information on what to do next.
If you do not take action, you could lose your property.
If you do not file an Appearance form with the Court, you will not get important notices about your case
AND the Court may make a decision (enter a default judgment) against you. File the Appearance form at the
Court where your case is pending.
You should also work with your lender or other person bringing this lawsuit or, if this foreclosure involves your
home, to contact a HUD-certified housing counselor during this process
If this foreclosure involves your home, you may be eligible for the Foreclosure
Mediation program. Information about the program is attached to these papers
and is also available at any Superior Court Judicial District courthouse or on the
court's website at www.jud.ct.gov. To locate assistance near you, you may call
the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's call center toll free at
1-877-571-2432. Customer Service Representatives are available Monday
through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may also call 2-1-1 for other help.
PROCEED WITH CAUTION
You may be contacted by people offering to help you avoid foreclosure. Please follow these precautions:
1 Get legal advice before entering into any deal involving your house.
2: Get legal advice before paying any money to anyone offering to help you avoid foreclosure.
3. Do not sign any papers you do not understand
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RETURN DATE: 4/30/2024 SUPERIOR COURT
CITY OF MIDDLETOWN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
MIDDLESEX
VS. AT MIDDLETOWN
KIM E. MICHALSKY MARCH 22, 2024
COMPLAINT
FIRST COUNT: (Real Estate Taxes on List of October 2019)
4
On October 1, 2019, the defendant, KIM E. MICHALSKY, was the
Record owner of real estate known as 39 Little River Lane, Middletown,
Connecticut more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made
a part hereof (the “Premises’).
2. Atax amount in the amount of $2,195.86 was duly and properly
assessed by the plaintiff, City of Middletown (hereinafter “plaintiff’) upon the
Premises, and on July 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021, the tax became due and
payable, and is a lien on the Premises.
3 No portion (or an insufficient portion) of the tax has been paid.
4 The plaintiff duly and properly filed and caused to be recorded in
the Middletown Land Records a certificate of lien for the tax, with interest, fees
and charges thereon which tax liens were recorded in Volume 2006 at Page 990
of the Middletown Land Records.
5 The defendant, KIM E. MICHALSKY is the record owner of the
premises.
Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul
Attorneys At Law
81 South Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107 - (860)561-4961 Juris#402625
SECOND COUNT: (Real Estate Taxes on List of October 2020)
1 On October 1, 2020, the defendant, KIM E. MICHALSKY, was the
Record owner of real estate known as 39 Little River Lane, Middletown,
Connecticut more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made
a part nereot (the “Premises ).
2 A tax amount in the amount of $4,371.86 was duly and properly
assessed by the plaintiff, City of Middletown (hereinafter “plaintiff’) upon the
Premises, and on July 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022, the tax became due and
payable, and is a lien on the Premises.
3. No portion (or an insufficient portion) of the tax has been paid.
4 The plaintiff duly and properly filed and caused to be recorded in
the Middletown Land Records a certificate of lien for the tax, with interest, fees
and charges thereon which tax liens were recorded in Volume 2046 at Page 726
of the Middletown Land Records.
5 Paragraph five of the first count is hereby realleged as if more fully
set forth hereinafter.
THIRD COUNT: (Real Estate Taxes on List of October 2021)
1 On October 1, 2021, the defendant, KIM E. MICHALSKY, was the
Record owner of real estate known as 39 Little River Lane, Middletown,
Connecticut more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made
a part hereof (the “Premises”.
Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul
Attorney At Law
81 South Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107 - (860)561-4961 Juris#402625
2 A tax amount in the amount of $4,371.86 was duly and properly
assessed by the plaintiff, City of Middletown (hereinafter “plaintiff’) upon the
Premises, and on July 1, 2022 and January 1, 2024 the tax became due and
Payable, and is a lien on the premises.
3 No portion (or an insufficient portion) of the tax has been paid.
4 The plaintiff duly and properly filed and caused to be recorded in
the Middletown Land Records a certificate of lien for the tax, with interest, fees
and charges thereon which tax liens were recorded in Volume 2072 at Page 690
of the Middletown Land Records.
5 Paragraph five of the first count is hereby realleged as if more fully
set forth hereinafter.
FOURTH COUNT:
1. Atall times mentioned herein the defendant, KIM E. MICHALSKY,
was the Record owner of real estate known as 39 Little River Lane,
Middletown, Connecticut more particularly described in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part hereof (the “Premises”).
2. Water liens in the following amounts were duly and properly assessed,
with interest fees and charges thereon, by the plaintiff:
a. Dated October 17, 2018 and recorded October 30, 2018 in the amount
of $49.63 in Volume 1931 at Page 388 of the Middletown Land Records;
b. Dated February 24, 2021 and recorded February 26, 2021 in the
amount of $51.75 in Volume 1997 at Page 411 of the Middletown Land Records;
Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul
Attornegs At Law
81 South Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107 - (860)561-4961 Juris#402625
c. Dated October 15, 2021 and recorded October 25, 2021 in the amount
of $54.77 in Volume 2025 at Page 390 of the Middletown Land Records;
d. Dated July 7, 2022 and recorded April 21, 2022 in the amount of
$106.52 in Volume 2043 at Page 491 of the Middletown Land Records;
e. Dated April 14, 2022 and recorded April 26, 2022 in the amount of
$54.77 in Volume 2043 at Page 906 of the Middletown Land Records;
f Dated March 22, 2023 and recorded March 24, 2023 in the amount of
$54.77 in Volume 2068 at Page 978 of the Middletown Land Records;
g. Dated September 18, 2023 and recorded September 22, 2023 in the
amount of $54.77 in Volume 2081 at Page 941 of the Middletown Land Records;
3. No portion (or an insufficient portion) of the sums due thereunder
has been paid.
4 Paragraph five of the first count is hereby realleged as if more fully
set forth hereinafter.
FIFTH COUNT:
1. Atall times mentioned herein the defendant, KIM E. MICHALSKY,
was the Record owner of real estate known as 39 Little River Lane,
Middletown, Connecticut more particularly described in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part hereof (the “Premises’).
2. Sewer liens in the following amounts were duly and properly assessed,
with interest fees and charges thereon, by the plaintiff:
Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul
Attorneyb At Law
81 South Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107 - (860)561-4961 Juris#402625
a. Dated October 17, 2018 and recorded October 30, 2018 in the amount
of $39.68 in Volume 1931 at Page 448 of the Middletown Land Records;
b. Dated October 15, 2020 and recorded October 21, 2020 in the amount
of $48.00 in Volume 1983 at Page 525 of the Middletown Land Records;
c. Dated February 24, 2021 and recorded March 1, 2021 in the
amount of $57.09 in Volume 1997 at Page 534 of the Middletown Land Records;
d. Dated October 15, 2021 and recorded October 27, 2021 in the amount
of $64.66 in Volume 2025 at Page 725 of the Middletown Land Records;
e. Dated April 7, 2022 and recorded April 19, 2022 in the amount of
$169.75 in Volume 2043 at Page 218 of the Middletown Land Records;
ft Dated April 14, 2022 and recorded April 27, 2022 in the amount of
$64.66 in Volume 2044 at Page 111 of the Middletown Land Records;
g. Dated March 22, 2023 and recorded March 30, 2023 in the amount of
$64.66 in Volume 2069 at Page 474 of the Middletown Land Records;
h. Dated September 18, 2023 and recorded September 20, 2023 in the
amount of $64.66 in Volume 2081 at Page 609 of the Middletown Land Records;
3. No portion (or an insufficient portion) of the sums due thereunder
has been paid.
4 Paragraph five of the first count is hereby realleged as if more fully
set forth hereinafter.
Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul
Attorneys At Law
81 South Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107 - (860)561-4961 Juris#402625
WHEREFORE, plaintiff claims:
1 Foreclosure of the respective liens;
Immediate possession of the premises;
A deficiency judgment against the defendant, KIM E. MICHALSKY
Mme appointment of areceiver to collect the rents and
profits accruing from the premises.
Such other and further equitable relief as may be
required.
Interest, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees;
Money damages
PLAINTIFF,
By: Ly
Eric Hard, Esq.
Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul
81 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
Tel: (860) 561-1036
Fax: (860) 247-2126
Juris No. 402625
Its Attorneys
Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul
Attorneys At Law
81 South Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107 - (860)561-4961 Juris#402625
RETURN DATE: 4/30/2024 SUPERIOR COURT
CITY OF MIDDLETOWN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
MIDDLESEX
VS. AT MIDDLETOWN
KIM E. MICHALSKY MARCH 22, 2024
STATEMENT OF AMOUNT IN DEMAND
The amount, legal interest and property in demand is greater than
$2,500.00 exclusive of interest and costs.
PLAINTIFF, _—
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By:
Eric Hard, Esq.
Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul
81 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
Tel: (860) 561-1036
Fax: (860) 247-2126
Juris No. 402625
Its Attorneys
Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul
Attorneys At Law
81 South Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107 - (860)561-4961 Juris#402625
PLEASE RETURN RECORDED DOCUMENT TO:
COHEN, BURNS, HARD & PAUL
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81 SOUTH MAIN STREET
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107
RETURN DATE: 4/30/2024 SUPERIOR COURT
CITY OF MIDDLETOWN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
MIDDLESEX
VS. AT MIDDLETOWN
KIM E. MICHALSKY MARCH 18, 2024
MERS, INC.
SECETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
LIS_PENDENS
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, TAKE NOTICE, that an action has this
day been brought to the SUPERIOR COURT to be held in the Judicial District of
Middlesex on APRIL 30, 2024, in which THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN is the
plaintiff, and KIM E. MICHALSKY is the defendant.
The purpose of this action is to foreclose municipal liens for real estate,
water and sewer on property owned by the defendant, KIM E. MICHALSKY as
follows:
Real Estate Tax Liens to the City of Middletown as follows:
List Volume Page Amount Date Date Recorded
10/1/2019 2006 990 $2,195.86 5/12/2021 5/17/2024
10/1/2020 2046 726 4,371.86 5/10/2022 5/24/2022
10/1/2021 2072 630 4,371.86 5/3/2023 5/11/2023
Water Liens to the City of Middletown as follows:
Volume Page Amount Date Date Recorded
1931 388 $ 49.63 10/17/2018 10/30/2018
1997 41. 51.75 2/24/2021 2/26/2021,
2025 390 54.77 10/15/2021 10/25/2021
2043 491 106.52 7/7/2022 4/21/2022
2043 906 54.77 4/14/2022 4/26/2022
2068 978 54.77 3/22/2023 3/24/2023
2081 941 54.77 9/18/2023 9/22/2023
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|WASHLEY A. FLYNN-NATALE, TOWN CLERK OF SAID MIDDLETOWN,
AND CUSTODIAN OF THE RECORDS, Of, HEREBY
CERTIFY THAT THE FORGOING _L\ H
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IN THE MIDDLETOWN LAND RECORDS,
IN WITNESS WHEREOR, | H AVE i FAR UNTO SET MY HA ND. ae MF
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CITY AND TOWN GLERKI MIDDLETOWN, CT
Sewer Liens to the City of Middletown as follows:
Volume Page Amount Date Date Recorded
1931 448 $ 39.68 10/17/2018 10/30/2018
1983, 525 48.00 10/15/2020 10/21/2020
1997 534 57.09 2/24/2021 3/1/2021
2025 725 64.66 10/15/2021 10/27/2021
2043 218 169.75 4/7/2022 4/19/2022
2044 111 64.66 4/14/2022 4/27/2022
2069 474 64.66 3/22/2023 3/30/2023
2081 609 64.66 9/18/2023 9/20/2023
In such action the following relief is claimed:
1.) A foreclosure of said liens;
2.) Immediate possession of the premises;
3.) A deficiency judgment against the defendant(s);
4.) Such other and further equitable relief as may be required; and,
5.) Money damages.
The property affected by said liens is known as 39 Little River Lane,
MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT 06457 recorded in the Middletown Land
Records as more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Dated at West Hartford, Connecticut this 18th day of March 2024.
PLAINTIFF,
By:se
Eric
COHEN, BURNS, HARD & PAUL
81 SOUTH MAIN STREET
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107
JURIS NO. 402625
TEL: (860) 561-1036
FAX: (860) 247-2126
Its Attorneys
E-mail: ehard@cbhplaw.com
SCHEDULE A
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
a
a certain piece or parcel of land known as 36 Little River Drive, Middletown,
Connecticut which property is more particularly bounded and described as follows:
A certain piece or parcel of land, together with all buildings, improvements and appurtenances thereof,
situated in the Town of Middletown, County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, and being Lot No.9
in Section 111 on e map entitled; “Achenbach Realty Companies, Brookside Lane, Essex, Conn. 06426,
Subdivision Map of the Farms At ‘Westlake’, Residential Cluster No, 2~ Sections J, J1, & 111 Portion
of Property of George J. Achenbach, Eust Street, Middletown, Conn., Scale 1” 2 50°, Sheet | of 1, Date
May 18, 1973, Drawing B-1, Raymond V, Kotowski, Civil Engineer”, and on file at the Middletown
‘Town Clerk's Office and listed as Map No. 3132 therein. Said premises are more particularly bounded
and described as follows:
NORTHERLY - dy land now or formerly of V.Scaroza, 59.79 feet;
EASTERLY - by Lot No. 10, as shown on said map, 103.54 feet;
SOUTHERLY - by Little River Lane, 56,22 feet; and
WESTERLY - by Lot No, 8, as shown on said map, 102,50 feet,
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