M.R. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What is your suggestion on handling kids riding their bikes, scooters, and electric cars into oncoming cars in the community? Kids in most cases are unsupervised. Mister Condo replies: M.R., my suggestion is to get the situation under control and quickly! Most associations have rules against such…
Month: March 2014
Can a Community Association Lose Common Grounds if Not Insured Properly?
R.M. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, If the proper insurance is not in place and the associations cash is not bountiful, can a homeowners park lose its common grounds (pool area, boat launch, playground, etc) in/to a lawsuit? Mister Condo replies: R.M., most associations require that proper insurance be in place at…
Condo Dog Battle Has This Owner Howling!
J.B. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi! I have lived in a condo association for 12 years in New Haven. For 11 of those years I have had 2 dogs. I have unknowingly been in violation of the bylaws for these 11 years. Our by-laws state that we can only have 1…
Sewer Assessment Has Unit Owners Underwater!
A.J. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We live in a five unit condo and need to do a special assessment to pay for a new sewer connection. The cost is going to be around $3,000 per unit when all is said and done. The problem is that two of the unit owners are…