D.A. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a small homeowners association (HOA) where nobody wants to follow the rules, pay common fees, or even serve on the Board. It is a small cluster of homes where everyone just keeps to themselves and really couldn’t care that there is an HOA. There…
Month: June 2012
Accused of Feeding Stray Cats
A.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I received a warning letter from condo management that they received a neighbor complaint that I was seen feeding stray cats which drew raccoons to my patio. This is simply not true! A cat comes and visits me but it is a unit owner’s pet and…
Stop Banging those Drums!
C.L. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a townhouse condo in Lower Fairfield County. My neighbor has a teen-aged son who recently took up playing drums. The noise is so loud in my condo that I can’t even hear myself think. I have called the property manager and complained but…
Separate Attorneys for the Condo Association and the Management Company?
J.W. from New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a mid-sized condo (between 50 and 100 units) in NY. We are having issues with our management company. Numerous board members recently resigned. We have a big remediation project on the docket. Our annual meeting is next week. Should the attorney for the board…