D.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our HOA is going to repaint. The colors to be used on half the townhouses is to be gray. The vast majority of the affected homeowners do not want gray. How do we get a reluctant board to remand their decision? Mister Condo replies: D.H., if…
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Condo Association Forecloses Against Landlord at Renter’s Expense
L.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the condo association take my apartment if they have a lien on it for failure to pay assessment because they overcharged us on one part? They charged us for something that belongs to the owners to take care of as per the bylaws and they…
Condo Unit Owner Hospitalization Causes Missed Common Fee Payment
L.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have lived in my condo for 4 years. This past quarter I was late due to hospitalization. Actually, I didn’t realize I was late. I paid the bill as soon as I got the notice. They are demanding I pay the $25.00 late fee. I…
Condo Board Discontinues Irrigation Program; Risks Curb Appeal for Savings
A.W. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Association Board proposed decommissioning irrigation system in order to avoid raising our dues. We have 88 units, older population on a fixed income, but one of the nicest Condo Associations in the city. Our dues have not been raised for 5 years. While this looks…