R.B. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do I, as a Unit Owner, report a violation of The Connecticut CIOA by the Property Manager? Mister Condo replies: R.B., I am sorry that you have encountered a Property Manager who has violated the Common Interest Ownership Act. Obviously, the first step is…
Month: January 2020
First-Time Condo Buyer Tips
S.A. from Kings County, Washington writes: Dear Mister Condo, We’re shopping for a condo, which would be our first. Any tips for how to ensure we don’t end up buying a unit that has noisy neighbors or similar problems that might not be obvious when we tour the unit? Is there a particular type of…
Harassed Unit Owner Seeks Removal of Condo President
Z.Z. from Ocean County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo board president is completely out of control. He has a problem with everything I do (no rules broken). He simply cannot separate his hatred for me from his duties as president. He is a racist (yells the “N” word at someone on the…
Condo Association Discontinues Building Repairs
P.C. from Tarrant County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo association discontinue exterior repairs at will? Is the board (as representative of the co-owners) responsible for all exterior maintenance and repairs, including A/C units? Mister Condo replies: P.C., the answer lies in your governing documents. I suspect that the Board is responsible for…