A.S. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi! The condominium’s insurance is covering the repairs to my kitchen after a flood in the upstairs unit resulted in my kitchen being taken down to the studs. The work has not yet been completed, but they have already billed me for their deducible and are pressing hard…
Month: May 2016
HOA Board Governing but Not by The Rules!
D.C. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, There are 29 homes in my HOA. The board refuses to get training and dictates policy based on their judgement. They have dictated that we have to clear the snow from sidewalks in front of our lot. My lot front has a 10 foot set back….
Condo Renter Exceeds Allowable Cars and Gets Towed!
C.C. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Under my lease I am allowed 2 parking spaces. We are a family of 4 and have 4 cars. I registered all with “the board” and parked the extra 2 in visitors. They got towed. So I requested to park them in visitors, the board said…
What Type of Condo Insurance Covers an Arbitrated Dispute?
R.J. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association was involved in a lawsuit this past year which was recently settled through arbitration. The association’s defense was funded by the association’s insurance company. The dispute was over the assessment of cost to repair retaining wall and meaning of association’s declaration. The finding split financial…