L.M. from Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our development has been condos since 1985 and this issue has never arisen before. Can a non-resident owner be on the Executive Board, and now that the issue has arisen, can the board discuss and adopt and vote on a resolution to clarify that a non-resident (investor; never…
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Condo Board Should Perform Property Manager Review
J.B. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am new to our condominium board. The previous board never reviewed our property management company. I would like to do that on an annual basis – to assess their work and performance for the year. Do you have any suggestions as to how to do that…
What’s the Law on Allowing Solar Panels in the HOA?
R.G. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are there any laws regarding solar panels in CT regarding HOA from not allowing installation of same? Mister Condo replies: R.G., there are no laws in Connecticut that require an HOA to allow solar panels. Generally speaking, HOAs are autonomous on this matter and the folks running…
Condo Let Lapse FHA and VA Certification
C.W. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our complex has always maintained FHA/VA certification. This certification certainly can be viewed as either a positive or negative by some. As I understand it, last fall the government separated the two, requiring two separate certifications. My complex let the certification lapse and then chose only…