A.L. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a major mold problem from ice damming and the HOA BOD and The Management Company have settled a claim and processed payment for it without notifying unit owners. There has not yet been any repair or restoration to our unit months after the event….
Month: July 2015
Coop Ding Dong Gone Wrong!
F.T. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a cooperative having 15 buildings. Each building has four units. About ten years ago the cooperative had to replace the front doors to each unit to meet fire code. When this was done each unit was assessed for the cost. When the door replacement…
Condo Snowfall Assessment Leaves Unit Owner Cold!
R.J. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If I just moved into a condo 3 months ago and there is an assessment for snow removal from 2 years ago, do I have to pay it for the year I didn’t live there? Mister Condo replies: R.J., generally speaking, assessments are levied upon the…
Over Grown Common Area Result of Under Active Board
J.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo grounds are over grown with old bushes, weeds and dead trees because the Board has ignored them. We formed a committee to work on cleaning it up. The Board does not want to help as with many unit owners because they pay an association…