T.B. from Northern Indiana writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello, we moved into a condo in Fall of 2016. Shortly thereafter, we filed a claim due to water entering our condo due to the neighboring condo accidentally drilling into water lines. We were able to move back into the condo after 3 months with our family…
Month: June 2020
Condo Landlord Threatens to Charge Tenant for Included Water Usage
H.H. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo building where there is one owner of the whole building. Water is included. Recently, he said I was using a lot of water (because neighbor said she heard my shower) and if it continues he will charge me extra. There is only one…
What Items Need to be Included in the Condo Board Minutes?
J.S. from New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, When keeping the Board Minutes, it is still unclear what needs to be included. I was told by the previous secretary that only items that motions were taken on should be included in the Minutes. The question has been raised about other discussions that were done in…
Mandated HOA Capital Reserve Fund Contribution
L.R. from Litchfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Currently, 10% of our HOA fees are put into a Capital Reserve Fund. Some of our units are 12-years old, and the newest ones are 2 years old. Is there a mandate in Connecticut designating what percentage of HOA fees are to be allocated for Capital…