B.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How many proxy votes can one person vote? Mister Condo replies: B.S., proxy votes are quite common and many associations rely on folks voting by proxy in order for the association to conduct its business. That being said, every association is subject to its own rules…
Month: November 2018
Condo Maintenance Fees on Condemned Building
J.B. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an association charge maintenance fees for a condemned building that has legally been condemned by the city of Hartford because of a fire that caused structural damage? Mister Condo replies: J.B., condemnation does not prevent common fees from being charged and collected. Condemnation simply means…
Neighboring Condo Unit Owned by a Hoarder
J.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The unit next to me is owned by a hoarder who moved in during 2015. The owner is hoarding on the deck/common elements outside as well as inside the unit. There are no window treatments so you can see piles upon piles of “stuff” inside the…
Condo Handicapped Parking Requirement
B.F. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, How many handicap parking spots are required for residential only condos? Mister Condo replies: B.F., since parking areas at residential condos are typically private property, owned by the association, there are no mandatory requirements for handicapped parking. The association, governed by its democratically elected Board of…