M.W. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How far ahead can a Condo Association collect assessments for an upcoming major expense (Roof replacement). Our Board would like to assess owners 3 years ahead of the expense, can we do that? Mister Condo replies: M.W., as long as the rules for levying and collecting the…
Category: Assessments
Questionable Special Assessment Disclosure Douses Condo Sale
K.L. from Onslow County, North Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can I sue my HOA for lost money on a condo sale because they prematurely published an engineering report to owners detailing possible exterior wall work? The treasurer ballparked possible special assessment costs which were unconfirmed-material fact must be disclosed-however the work was not voted…
Troubles Abound in Converted Condo
A.J. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I bought a condo in an old house that was converted into 8 units. It’s been nothing but problems for me. I am 63 and 100% disability. I have an emotional support animal, which was only the start. I closed on this nightmare late August 2021….
Condo Owners Refusing to Pay Creates Delinquency Issues
S.M. from Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, There are a lot of delinquency problems at my condo due to poor previous management company. My question is how to collect effectively. Mister Condo replies: S.M., regardless of how the previous management company performed, it is the owners that didn’t pay their common fees and assessments as…