C.F. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a small condo complex. We have a nice park like setting. Unfortunately, that brings in non-residents to walk their dogs, or jog. The front entrance to our complex has a sign posted Private Property No Soliciting. In the past I have had to…
Month: April 2019
Unelected Spouse of HOA Board Member Acting Like a Board Member
J.B. from Tennessee writes: Dear Mister Condo, If the spouse of a home-owning resident is not on the title of a condo, do they have any rights to vote, influence community decisions separate from the spouse at Board meetings, or hold office if a requirement is to be a homeowner? Mister Condo replies: J.B., typically…
Condo Unit Owners Want to Add Private Decks on Commonly Owned Lands
B.M. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are a 4-unit condo association where 2 owners want to take commonly owned outside land for private decks. How is the outside land valued in terms of the monthly HOA fees? Is there a standard used, i.e. value it at 50% interior space? Mister Condo replies: B.M.,…
Condo Board Pushes for Vinyl Siding Creating Burdensome Special Assessment
L.N. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo has put in reserves $25,000 for staining our condos next year. We were to be assessed for $35,000. The board is now pushing for vinyl siding instead of staining. This would cost $364,000. They are asking owners to vote if they want this instead. Some…