B.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in and own my condo. I have been here 30 years. The condo is 40 years old. I live on the top floor, 3rd floor. I have vibration coming from the unit on my bedroom side, and I am aware of what it is….
Month: September 2016
New HOA Paint Job Has Unit Owners Seeing Red!
D.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our HOA is going to repaint. The colors to be used on half the townhouses is to be gray. The vast majority of the affected homeowners do not want gray. How do we get a reluctant board to remand their decision? Mister Condo replies: D.H., if…
Condo Association Forecloses Against Landlord at Renter’s Expense
L.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the condo association take my apartment if they have a lien on it for failure to pay assessment because they overcharged us on one part? They charged us for something that belongs to the owners to take care of as per the bylaws and they…
Condo Unit Owner Hospitalization Causes Missed Common Fee Payment
L.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have lived in my condo for 4 years. This past quarter I was late due to hospitalization. Actually, I didn’t realize I was late. I paid the bill as soon as I got the notice. They are demanding I pay the $25.00 late fee. I…