R.S. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What can we expect legally that a transitioning property manager must provide to a new incoming property manager upon termination? What is the outgoing manager allowed to charge after termination, and what is considered reasonable or unreasonable? Mister Condo replies: R.S., developer transition in a…
Month: December 2018
Previous Condo Owner Installed Hardwood Floors Improperly
S.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are having problems with our hardwood floors cupping. We just found out that our Management told the previous owner that the floors were not being properly installed and this could happen. Isn’t it the responsibility of Management to let us know of this improper installation…
Aggressive Dog Worries Condo Board
K.D. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What is the procedure if an owner has an aggressive dog on property. Do we have to wait for an incident before having the animal removed? Mister Condo replies: K.D., I am sorry that you have an aggressive dog housed within your condo. “Aggressive” is…
Condo Association Recordkeeping Requirements on Previous Owners and Renters
P.S. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, How long must a condo association keep files/paperwork of owners and renters who have moved out of the building? Thank you. Mister Condo replies: P.S., all association records in your state must be kept a minimum of 7 years. However, unless it is unreasonable to do so, many…