S.S. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association does not have bylaws! What are there requirements and how do I get them to produce them? Mister Condo replies: S.S., it would be highly unusual for a condo association to not have by-laws. Most certainly there is a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and…
Month: December 2014
Canadian Condo Fee Increase Without a Vote
Z.G. from Ontario writes: Dear Mister Condo, Unit owners need to know if Maintenance fee for upcoming 2015 could be increased over 11% without a vote. Mister Condo replies: Z.G., greetings to you, my Canadian friend! I am not an attorney nor am I an expert on Canadian Condominium law so please accept my advice…
Are Condo Reserves Required by Law?
P.D. from New London County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are reserves required by law? If so, what level? Mister Condo replies: P.D., it may surprise you to know that there are no laws in our state that specifically require condos or HOAs to contribute money to their Reserve Funds. I am not an attorney so…
Condo Dog Walking No Longer Possible
M.A. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association allows dogs, but they can only be walked on the rear yard in the grass, and cannot be walked on the street within the community. I have asked the Board for an exception to this rule because of a recent medical problem that…