K.D. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, To call a special meeting of the unit owners, do the condo owners need to sign a document, or is their verbal agreement enough? Mister Condo replies: K.D., thank you for your question. Special meetings of unit owners are generally called when there is a major problem…
Month: April 2015
Condo Video Surveillance of Private Areas
R.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello! Is it allowed to install a video surveillance system on private areas in a condo? Does someone need to monitor the picture? Can someone request to access the recordings? Thanks a lot! Mister Condo replies: R.H., Many condominium and homeowners associations install and use video…
First Time Boston Condo Buyer Concerned Over Lack of Reserve Fund
B.K. from Boston, MA writes: Dear Mister Condo, My wife and I are considering buying our first home just outside of Boston. The market is red hot so we have to move quickly if we are to purchase this unit. We found a condo we can afford in a small (12 unit) association. I was…
Why Can’t I Install Windows At My Condo On My Own?
A.C. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I would like to replace a window on my unit. According to the association I own the window. I have asked the association and know what kind of window they approve but they also told me that I must use a licensed installer. My uncle offered his…