C.M. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it against privacy laws in CT to print up and distribute a resident directory? Mister Condo replies: C.M., my gut instinct was to simply say that your association is not violating privacy laws by distributing a directory of residents but, as you may know,…
Month: September 2013
Leaky Condo Drain Leads to Damaged Drywall
D.R. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association is fighting to not pay for damage done to our dry wall in our bedroom closet. The damage was done by the drain in the bathroom upstairs. According to the condo bylaws, the drain is considered a common element. Homeowner’s insurance won’t pay…
One Unit, One Vote
P.D. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own 1 out of 5 apartments in a condominium. Would the larger apartments have greater voting rights or is it 1 vote per apartment? I recently did a real estate course (Massachusetts) which stated this. Thank you for any advice you can give. Mister Condo replies: P.D.,…
New Haven Condo on the Verge of Fiscal Collapse
S.Z. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have three buildings of four units/townhouses in each built in 1986. The majority of owners have not and will not approve major improvements that are necessary for the complex including new roadway and walkways, flat roof redesign and repair, major water damage to structures…