P.K. from Fairfield County 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 am not sure as to what the actual problem or question is. If the association has chosen to hire a seasonal…
A.B. from Hartford County 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” you mean a lawsuit involving the courts, then whatever rules of trial are in place at the court are the rules…
B.B. from Fairfield County 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 they do not pay the fines? Do we now take the issue to our lawyers? Now, we have found out there…
H.R. from Fairfield County 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 your questions come under the category of what I like to call “full disclosure”. My answer may surprise you. As long…