J.A. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Unit owners in my condo were given a large assessment recently. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to pay for the assessment as the board requires. I am doing my best and making a payment each month until my assessment is paid in full. My question is about…
Month: June 2012
Bully On The Board
L.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, There have been “questionable” dealings between a local waste and recycling contractor and one of the Board members at our condo. My husband and I have questioned these contracts at association meetings only to be bullied and even threatened by the Board member in question….
Flirting with Disaster (Management Planning)
S.R. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are some good guidelines for protocol that constitutes an emergency, and a disaster management plan? Mister Condo replies: S.R., I hope you don’t mind but I broke up your query into two questions as they are related but different. Disaster management planning is a great…
What Constitutes Emergency Spending?
S.R. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What authority does a President have in an emergency situation to authorize expenditure? Our Board is suggesting limiting the expenditure authority to the President for only $1,000 in an emergency? What are your thoughts and concerns? Should the President’s discretionary emergency spending be limited? Mister Condo…