J.L. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a Condo unit occupied by a husband and wife but the wife is the owner alone. Can the husband serve as a board member? Mister Condo replies: J.L., you’d be surprised how often this issue comes up at condos. It is not uncommon for…
Month: June 2014
Insuring the Uninsured at this New Jersey Condominium
L.R. from Sussex County, NJ writes: Dear Mister Condo, There is ONE owner who refuses to acknowledge any monthly updates and won’t pay. It appears that his portion of the master insurance policy is coming up. We are in high risk as this guy doesn’t carry any insurance and an incident had to be absorbed…
Condo Board Member Requirements
J.L. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the requirements for one to serve as a Board Member? Mister Condo replies: J.L., there are no federal requirements for who can serve on the Board of a condominium association. Here in Connecticut, there are no state requirements for who can serve on the Board…
Can the Board Tell Me What To Do Inside My Condo?
S.B. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, If the association is self-managed, can the Board members tell me what to do inside my condo? For instance, change the washer hoses, clean the dryer vent every 2 years, etc.? Mister Condo replies: S.B., whether the association uses the services of a property management company or…