M.R. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the laws on what a collection attorney for HOA can charge you? I paid in full. I was behind due to COVID and no work. They cashed my check and then sent a demand letter. Mister Condo replies: M.R., I am sorry to learn that this…
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HOA Board Dealing with Owner Exclusively via Attorney
S.H. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had an issue with my HOA over an irrigation pipe a few years back. After much disagreement with the Board Members and inaction, they sued me because I would not turn the pipe on because they promised to fix the system and did not….
Attorney Advising Condo Board to Assess Exterior Maintenance Costs to Owners
S.C. from Litchfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a planned community. Since its inception in 2005, the exterior maintenance of our buildings has always been the responsibility of the association. That is about to change. The new board has decided, with the help of an attorney, but not one who specializes in…
High Condo Attorney Fees for Communications Outside of the Board
H.G. from Los Angeles, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can outside agents who have no equity ownership, real estate agents or attorney’s for non-resident owners, communicate on everyday issues to Condo boards or Condo Association attorneys? These extra board communications are both costly and time consuming for the association and these communications can border on…