L.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If condo bylaws permit a pet (no restriction on size) does the condo board have the right to impose a surcharge to pet owners (specifically dog owners). Our board voted to charge $20.00 per month per dog & new owners a one-time charge of $200 plus…
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Bank Still Owns Condo Parking Spaces
Z.A. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in Cook County Illinois. I am currently the President of our Board. The parking spaces in our building are deeded, and 24/26 spaces are currently owned by Unit Owners. However, the Developer was unable to sell all of the garage spaces, even though he already sold…
Condo Board Keeping Election Results Private
V.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Voting for three trustee positions with four individuals seeking a position was done primarily via proxy ballot. At the annual meeting, a quorum was not achieved. Some unit owners believe we have an obligation to post the results of the ballot count even though there was no…
Police Officer Resident Requests Special Condo Parking Arrangement
L.L. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We live in a complex and my husband has a take home police vehicle. Is it proper to ask the Association for a police vehicle only parking sign for his vehicle that way he has access to it and it is visible to him outside of…