L.W. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, We board members have been served with a lawsuit. I recently heard that two board members have been served with lawsuit papers individually as well. Apparently, I’ve been named in them but haven’t been served or given a copy. Am I legally okay to ask for a copy?…
Month: May 2015
Must I Use Condo Board-Approved Contractors?
A.W. from New London County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an owner hire a contractor to do condo repairs and refuse work from condo board-approved contractors? Mister Condo replies: A.W., it depends on the work and what authority the condo Board has on the items being worked on. For the most part, the association handles…
Leaking Condo Chimney Leaves Unit Owner Soaked
E.J. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I reported a leaking chimney in May, 2014 to the manager and condo board. It wasn’t until December, 2014 that anything was done although I sent pictures of the rain getting in numerous times. They finally put a tarp, then plastic over the chimney. They did get…
Board Secretary Regularly Absent from Condo Board Meetings
J.H. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a Board Secretary who does a very good job transcribing the notes that are recorded during the meetings, but rarely attends a meeting. When she initially ran for the Board she stated that she would be able to attend the morning meetings even though…