S.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are trustees supposed to follow the same rules that home owners get letters for? And do all condo places have to center their cars from side to side and from front to back but trustees don’t have to? Mister Condo replies: S.B., unless your association has…
Month: January 2018
Neighbor Versus Neighbor Over Condo Common Walkway Use
P.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, On a common walkway, I have had a small table and 2 chairs to sit outside of my condo of 25 years. My new neighbor of 2 months, who rents at a highly discounted rate, wants my spot because it is in front of his living…
Condo Board Making Rules for Public Road!
D.C. from Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association’s declaration and rules require residents to park in their garages and driveways and prohibit them from parking on the public road in front of their unit. This public road serves only the community. Guests of residents may park on the road. Is our Executive Board…
Condo Antenna Lease Renewal Quandary
E.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are looking for an advisor to help us understand the market value of an antenna lease we have with a major carrier. Sadly, the lease revenue is being used to offset operating expenses and not just going to build reserves. Therefore, the homeowners have become…