B.R. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo HOA force me to use their maintenance person as a contractor to repair something inside my own unit? I have a problem in the basement with moisture on the wall. It is not clear whether it is coming from my unit, another unit,…
Month: August 2016
Condo Unit Owner Damages Garage Door. Who Pays?
B.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If a unit owner damages his own garage door and the rails hinges or moving parts is he responsible for his own repairs? Mister Condo replies: B.C., the short answer is “it depends”. Typically, any owner who intentionally damages any common element id liable for the…
Condo Association Repairs Damaged Patio – Kind of…
J.I. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If my board hires and pays a contractor to repair my patio, and I am not happy with the work that was done, can I withhold payment and refuse to reimburse the Board? Mister Condo replies: J.I., the short answer is “no”, you cannot do that….
Condo Trustees Overstepping Their Authority
J.P. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Elected trustees are taking actions opposed by a majority of owners and claiming a fiduciary responsibility. Actions which require extraordinary special assessments. Mister Condo replies: J.P., when condo Trustees or Directors overstep their authority and make decisions or spend money that they aren’t entitled to spend under the…