P.K. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We pay a seasonal employee $80,000.00 per year for work that is performed primarily to the common grounds and building exteriors. From November to April, he is inside the office space with no work. What can we do to remedy that? Mister Condo replies: P.K., I…
Month: March 2013
Condo Governing Documents Violated – Who Can Testify?
A.B. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can witnesses be called to testify in a hearing relative to violations of governing documents? Mister Condo replies: A.B., if by “hearing” you mean a hearing before the Board, witnesses may be requested to either appeal or submit testimony for the Board’s consideration. If by “hearing”…
No Pets Allowed at the Condo, So Why Are They Here?
B.B. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Condo rules state no pets. After sending a letter to the unit owner regarding this matter, they refuse to comply. How does the board enforce the condo rules? If we place a fine on the unit, for how long can this be done? What if…
Married to the Condo Board; Full Disclosure
H.R. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the super of the Condo be a member of the Board of Directors, being also an owner? Can the wife of the superintendent in the condominium (she is a unit owner) be a member of the Board of Directors? Mister Condo replies: H.R., both of…