V.M. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If I do not pay an assessment because of negligence by the trustees do I lose my rights as a unit owner? Mister Condo replies: V.M., regardless of what the reason for not paying an assessment, the association will very likely take collections action against you,…
Month: December 2018
Condo Parking Lot Design Blocks Walkway Access
S.A. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo has unassigned parking with a “two space” limit, first come-first serve. The issue is that spaces are directly in front of my walkway. Vehicles completely block it. During normal weather I can use the grassy area to go around. During winter when snow…
Lack of Maintenance by Self-Run Condo Board
D.T. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The self-run condo board is not taking care of the maintenance of our complex. Shingle, roof, painting and paving have not been addressed in years. We pay on an average of 350.00 a month in HOA fees. What recourse do the owners have to get action…
Condo Owner Floods Uninsured Neighbor’s Unit
H.W. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Recently my washer broke (the tube was incorrectly installed by the previous owner and it popped off). I didn’t realize anything was wrong until the unit below me called in a panic about the water leaking from his ceiling. Water was pooling in my catch…