J.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a new Board of Directors ban a previous board member from ever participating on the BOD again if a contract was made in bad faith or contrary to By Laws? Mister Condo replies: J.G., thank you for the question. Your by-laws spell out who is…
Month: August 2015
No Volunteers Willing to Serve on the Condo Board; Chaos Ensues!
C.M. from Washington State writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 44-unit condo in Washington State. Our Association dues started at $99/month in 1997 and are now $225/month. We don’t have a pool or any other amenities. My husband and I were one of the first homeowners to move in almost 18 years ago….
Larger Condo Deck Request Can Lead to Much Larger Condo Problems!
R.A. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Association has received a variance request to modify a deck. What guidelines exist if we were to allow this? Mister Condo replies: R.A., condo association Boards receive requests for variances of all sorts. Anything that falls under the category of architectural compliance falls to the Board…
Is This Co-op Property Manager Going Too Far?
U.K. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a Co-op with a dysfunctional board and Property Manager who interferes with our Board. The manager attends all of our unit-owner meetings, directs the Board on all decisions and is a bully to all. The Board is comprised of unit members who have no…