A.F. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are a pet friendly condo. However, we do have common areas like our pool deck that does not allow pets. I like dogs but more and more residents are turning up on the pool deck with their ESA dogs, its turning into a dog park –…
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Underfunded Condo Association Leaves Common Area Repair to New Owner
S.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, One year ago, an owner financed the sale of condo. Now the new owner says there is a serious drainage problem outside back sliding doors. He asked the HOA to fix the problem but there is no money available to do so. The HOA gave the…
Has the Property Management Company Breached Their Co-op Contract?
A.S. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I moved into a co-op recently. The board hired a new management company. After being unsatisfied with the property manager in place (3 months) the management company suggested we take the receptionist with limited skills and no license/certification as the new property manager. The board agreed for…
Condo Landlord Thwarted by Pet Ownership for Renter Rules
J.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Master Deed By-laws state only one pet per condo. House Rules state one pet per condo and then states no renters can have pets. Paragraph two speaks of renters having no pets. Paragraph three speaks of lessees needing to provide 2 references. Our lessee has one…