M.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo fee includes water. The Association wants to install individual water meters for us to pay for our own water but does not want to reduce our condo fee. Shouldn’t that percentage of the condo fee come back to us now that we pay our…
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Condo Has to Purchase its Own Clubhouse!
L.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, When many of the first purchasers bought from the condo developer they were told that one condo unit on the first floor would be the owners’ clubhouse/fitness center. At some point (I’m unsure of when since I’m a new owner) the documents given to purchasers said…
Is Condo Board Responsible to Provide Onsite Parking?
S.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are condominium boards required to provide on-site parking for residents or renters? Mister Condo replies: S.K., no, on-site parking is a function of use of the common areas, which are under the control of the Board as they have been elected by the association to manage…
Small Condo Governance Issues
R.G. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We live in a three-unit condo. One unit is held in a Trust and the President resides in this unit along with his adult son. Our governing documents dictate that one person from each unit is the “director” and is allowed one vote. My spouse is the…