J.Q. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hot tubs are allowed at my condo according to our CCR. However, I have requested to install one on my deck and am being denied by the Board. How can it be denied if the CCRs allow it? Mister Condo replies: J.Q., hot tubs have…
Month: October 2013
Lack of Proper Reserve Funds Stops Condo Mortgage from Closing
D.G. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am purchasing a condo and I was supposed to close on my loan today. However, the bank contacted me last week and informed that the condo is not currently meeting the 10% budget reserve required by the FHA guidelines. My loan is a conventional…
Where Can I Learn About Condo Laws in Connecticut?
L.S. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a second-year Board member at my condo. I keep hearing about new laws and changes to laws that have an impact on the relationship between the Board and the unit owners. As far as I know, my fellow Board members and I are…
Volunteer Condo Leader Issues in Volunteer State!
C.P. from Tennessee writes: Dear Mister Condo, We retired and moved to a condo to simplify our life. We love our condo, but are becoming frustrated with things being done by the Board. They insist on having 4 HOA meetings a year, and do not inform us of anything to be on the agenda or…