R.S. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do I need an attorney to represent me? There was a fire in my building. The building will be knocked down and rebuilt. My unit received smoke and water damage. I have homeowner’s insurance for my contents but not sure if I need an attorney to…
Hostile Condo Board and Apathetic Unit Owners
J.Z. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do you deal with a hostile board and an apathetic community? Mister Condo replies: J.Z., I am sorry that you are dealing with either. Hostile Boards are usually hostile because the community is underperforming. There typically isn’t enough money for repairs and maintenance. Everything…
Condo Landlord Refused Ductless HVAC Installation
M.S. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I would like to install the ductless cooling and heating systems (18 and 36 BTU each) in my 2-bedroom condo apartment. However, my condo manager and some of the other tenants of my condo are against it. How can I do it legally? Mister Condo replies: M.S., I don’t…
Condo Owner Wants More Detailed Proxy
M.G. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We were recently notified of our annual condo meeting which we will be asked to vote on the new budget for the coming year in addition to voting for the election of 3 new board positions. Included in the mailer, we received a ballot to…