O.G. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Why doesn’t the city pick up the trash at my condo? I pay the same taxes as everyone else in this town. I have no children in the schools and, thankfully, I have never needed to use city services like the police or fire departments. It…
Month: November 2013
Conflict of Interest as Condo Board Member Becomes Association Employee
P.K. from Tolland County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have an issue where I believe it would be a conflict of interest for one of our board members to vote on an item. We have five board members. What happens if he is asked to remove himself from the vote and does so, only…
Condo Board Forcing Removal of Unregistered Car Stored in Garage
J.B. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a Connecticut Condo Association force the removal of an unregistered vehicle from an owner’s garage? Mister Condo replies: J.B., as you may know, I am not an attorney so, please, consider my advice here as friendly and not legal. For a true legal opinion,…
Would a Property Manager Have Prevented an Underfunded Reserve Fund?
N.G. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently purchased a condo in a 35 unit association that has no manager. I have been told that the reason for this is to keep the monthly common fees low. However, I have been informed that there is going to be a special assessment…