C.L. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi, Mister Condo! My careless superintendant, who resides on the premises, was not on-site when a unit owner accidentally locked themselves out of their condo unit. They called the superintendant for their spare key. He told this person how to get into the secured area where all…
Month: January 2014
Can the Condo Board Fill a Vacancy on Their Own?
S.J. writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can you please tell me if a Board of Directors can fill a spot on the board on their own, without unit owners voting, and where can I find the legal law stating this so I may argue this issue with the Board of Directors who think they own us. …
Keeping Copies of Condo Common Fee Checks – Good Idea or Bad?
W.S. from New London County writes: Dear Mister Condo, As a backup to condo recordkeeping, is it a good idea for the board to maintain copies of maintenance fee checks? And if so, are there any privacy issues associated with those copies? Mister Condo replies: W.S., I suppose I could make an argument in favor…
Getting Soaked Over Condo Water Meter
P.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo is 3 years old. The outside water meter is not working. HOA is saying we have to replace the meter. We feel that it is not our responsibility to replace. Please advise. Mister Condo replies: P.G., unless the water meter is still under some…