J.E. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have 5 members on the Condo Board {A, B, C, D & E}. “A” & “B’s” terms were up in 2020 but remained on for a 4th year due to COVID and no annual meeting. “C” & “D’s 3-year terms are up in 2021; there will be…
Month: September 2021
Condo Cat Sitter Costing Owner a Fortune in Lockout Fees
T.F. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo has a $25.00 lockout fee if an owner needs keys from the office to enter their unit. Can they legally charge me this fee when my cat sitter comes to access my home to care for my pets while the office is unstaffed and the…
Preventing Frozen Pipes in Unoccupied Condo
J.M. from Hudson County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, What can I do to prevent frozen pipes in a condo left unoccupied throughout winter? I know that pipes can be drained in free-standing homes. Is this possible in condos? Sorry, if this seems like a basic question, but I have no idea. Thanks! Mister Condo…
HOA Entry Garden Maintained by Uninsured Volunteer
P.R. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I was maintaining the garden at the front entrance of our HOA community for two years. I was told that I could no longer do it because I was a liability to the association. Our HOA does have HOA insurance and when I contacted them I…