G.H. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an owner loan the association money? We were in the midst of estimated $6k repairs to the exterior of the building when one of our Unit owners put their unit on the market. The contractor indicated the problem was more severe than they initially thought and…
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Frequency of Condo Book Audit
L.L. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, How often should a condo complex’s books be audited? When they are audited, is the Board required to advise the owners that one has taken place and what the outcome was? Many thanks. Mister Condo replies: L.L., unless your condo documents require that the association conduct an…
Condo Board Members Vote by Email; Changes Vote After the Fact
D.L. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Dear Mr. Condo – I am a unit owner in a 26-unit condominium. The Board of Directors voted unanimously via email to hire a contractor to perform emergency work due to the flooding of a unit by a renter. Approximately two (2) days after the vote the…
Must the Landlord Furnish a Copy of the Lease to the Condo Board?
C.M. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo board ask for references from potential buyers or renters? Must a landlord furnish the lease to the board? Mister Condo replies: C.M., two very different topics there. Let’s start with the references from buyers or renters. Depending on what the by-laws say, the…