M.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live on the top floor of a 60-unit condo building. The noise from the roof deck is unbearable. I have lived in the city for several years and have a reasonable expectation of noise levels. The noise was not disclosed in the purchase and apparently…
Month: July 2016
Delinquent Condo Common Fee Statute of Limitations
C.B. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is there a statute of limitations for collecting outstanding condo fees? Mister Condo replies: C.B., common fees should be collected as they come due to the association. The association has by-laws in their declaration that outlines what happens when a unit owner does not pay those…
Deep Question About a Condo Elevator Sump Pump
J.G. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a sump pump at the bottom of our elevator shaft. Is there a law or code that says the cover must be metal and able to withstand 300 lbs? Mister Condo replies: J.G., I will be the first to admit when I am in…
Condo Association Facing the Music (Royalties, that is!)
C.J. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is our condo association required to pay music royalties to organizations such as SESAC? Mister Condo replies: C.J., I am always impressed when I get a “first time question”. No one has ever asked me about music royalties as they pertain to condominium associations so congratulations on…