T.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I made a request to repair flashing and downspout to our townhome exterior? How long should it take for the repair to be completed? Unit owners are now responsible for exterior insurance coverage. Mister Condo replies: T.S., responsiveness to unit owner requests for repairs is a…
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Property Manager Purchases Condo in Managed Association
B.S. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Wondering if you see any conflicts for a Florida CAM to purchase a unit to reside in and still remain as the onsite property manager. The Board sees no conflict of interest but some owners are questioning if there is a conflict, as the onsite manager may have…
Fairness of Condo Common Fees Questioned
A.L. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Mr. Condo, how should HOA fees be calculated in a condo association in the State of Connecticut? Is it fair that everyone pay the same fee every month even if all the units are not the same size? Mister Condo replies: A.L., common fees are typically defined…
Muffled Condo HVAC Sounds Heard in Unit Owner’s Home
J.J. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live on the 2nd floor of a condo. From beneath my living room, I hear a low rumbling/clanking noise. Beneath me is a yoga room and in between my floor and the yoga room is some ventilation system that is housing some machines related to…