J.T. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live and serve on a board that recently took over sponsor-control of a 3-year old 67- resident condominium. Our bylaws state that we have a live-in super. NYC indicates multi-dwelling residents have a live-in super or one that lives within 200 feet of the building….
Month: July 2013
Curious Case of the Missing Condo Parking Space
D.M. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I don’t live in the community I am inquiring about but in researching my question on Google, I came across this site. I thought I would ask someone apparently knowledgeable. Situation: Developer sells a unit to a purchaser with one garage space and one parking space….
Condo Civility and Anti-bullying Measures Considered
M.L. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi! I’m on the board of a condo association in Fairfield County. We’ve been having some issues lately with some of our unit owners mistreating hired staff (gate house, maintenance, etc.). We currently don’t have a rule about civility or bullying and I’m wondering if you can…
Penalty Fee for Not Cleaning Dryer Vent
L.L. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the Homeowner’s Association impose a penalty fee for unit owners that do not get their dryer vent cleaned (as it could become a safety hazard and affect other units)? There is nothing in the bylaws or rules and regulations outlining the dryer vent cleaning requirement. …