C.V. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it a conflict of interest for the condo Board to get paid? Mister Condo replies: C.V., in my opinion it is a potentially tremendous conflict of interest for members of the Board of Directors to be paid by the condo association which they govern. However,…
Month: April 2014
Can the condo Disallow Satellite Dishes?
P.W. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What is the rule if the condo wants to disallow satellite dishes? Mister Condo replies: P.W., satellite dishes can be quite the eyesore depending on where they are installed and how they are maintained. Additionally, since condo unit owners need to attach them to building exteriors…
Noisy Workout Equipment Creates Problems for Downstairs Condo Neighbor
J.J. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am unhappy with the level of noise from my upstairs neighbor. This mostly happens between 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and each session lasts for half and hour or more. They use treadmill or other exercise tools. As soon as they start exercise over the machine,…
Regulations for Handicapped Parking at the Condo
P.W. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the regulations for Handicapped parking in a condo? How many handicap parking spaces are needed in a 165-unit complex. Also does it make a difference if the complex is broken up into 4 sections? Mister Condo replies: P.W., parking in condominium associations is a…