K.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had interior damage from ice dams not taken care of by the condo association. The association filed a claim and was paid. They are now saying that I have to allow them to repair the inside damage and that I cannot get my own contractors…
Month: August 2016
Does Condo Board Need to Report Burglaries to Unit Residents?
M.S. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is a Palm Beach County, Florida condo board prohibited from informing residents about burglaries? Mister Condo replies: M.S., in my opinion, quite the opposite is more likely true. An attorney friend of mine from Florida, named Lisa Magill from the prestigious community association law firm of Becker &…
Changing Unlimited Condo Trustee Term of Service to Limited
M.C. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo docs provide for an unlimited Trustee term of service. Some owners want to change this to a fixed term (let’s say 24 months). The condo docs require 75% owner approval to do this, if 75% of owners agree and make this change how does it affect…
Condo Boat Dock Rules Enforcement
J.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo with a “first come, first served” ruling. I was told If I go out fishing and someone is in my spot they can stay there. I thought once I put my boat in I was good for the season? Thank You!…