J.G. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo board raise fees so high that owners are forced out? Mister Condo replies: J.G., common fees are determined by a number of factors. Some are within the Board’s control; most are not. The basic concept is that the Board reviews the known and likely…
Month: November 2014
Self Managed Condo; Self Managed Board President
B.K. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal and/or appropriate for the President (a voluntary position held by a NON owner) of a self-managed mid-sized complex to spend allocated funds from an approved budget without board approval? Example: The current president is spending funds without board approval on just about anything…
Can We Change Our Condo Fees?
W.B. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello, Mr. Condo. I live in a community with 60 units. Condo fees have always been split evenly; all 60 units pay the same fee. Unfortunately, almost every unit has a different square footage. Someone on the board continually brings up that she should be paying less…
Handicapped Visitor Parking Versus Paid Condo Parking
C.B. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 200+ unit condo with 1, 2, or 3 garage assigned spaces. Condo docs specify all residents must park in garage; extra cars need to rent in garage. We have an 80-unit “visitor only” parking lot with 6 handicap designated spots. I have…