A.H. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can my association manager turn off my working furnace because it makes loud noise when kicking on without notifying me first? This furnace is known for this and we’ve been having this same furnace for over 15 years without any complaints or issues…overall, it’s a working furnace. Please…
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Condo Owner Seeks Association Employee Salary Info
D.U. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo owner demand or file freedom of information form to see how much the maintenance people are paid, that work for the management company? Their salaries are set by the condo association in their budget. I know they are paid well and receiving hefty bonus payments…
Condo President Increases Number of Board Members
K.S. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our by-laws read 5 elected board members. Our president through the last few years has increased to 9 without approval of the membership. Can this be right? Mister Condo replies: K.S., appointing additional Board Members is not likely a “power” that the Board President has. At least, I…
Legality of Condo Board Voting by Email
M.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo board vote by email when an issue needs resolving quickly? Mister Condo replies: M.H., without knowing exactly where you are from, it is impossible for me to give you a definitive answer. You need to refer to your condo governance documents (many were…