J.G. from Windham County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are a condo association in Connecticut with 92 free standing individual units; no multi-unit buildings. Our declaration includes an A-2 Schedule which lists the square footage of the units and this area determines the Unit owner condo fee. To date this schedule has been updated…
Condo Board Pays for Unit Damage Caused by Failed Sump Pumps
M.F. from Tolland County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our complex had about 30 units take in water in the basement do to sump pumps couldn’t handle the run off or weren’t working. First, aren’t the homeowners responsible for insurance on their units? Second, why should I be responsible for their units, when I paid…
Condo Owner Installs Air Conditioner in Common Area
S.C. from Charlevoix County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, One of our co-owners placed an A/C unit in a Common area when instructed not to. What should our next steps be? Mister Condo replies: S.C., that is unfortunate. The use of common areas is clearly outlined in your governing documents and I am sure that…
PUD Defines Home as “Studs In”
D.M. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a small Planned Unit Development (PUD) community of free-standing homes and our declaration refers to ownership as “studs in”. Can you tell me what exactly I am buying if I purchase a home and whether I will need condo insurance or regular homeowners I insurance? Mister Condo…