J.P. from New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am planning to sell my condo soon. One of my fellow owners is deeply behind on HOA fees. There’s a law suit pending. I’m told this could hold up my selling. I’m in Brooklyn. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Mister Condo replies: J.P., I am…
Category: Board
Condo Board’s Ability to Make Capital Improvements Without Unit Owner Vote
R.J. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am living in a condo where the condo board has decided that we’re getting the decks enlarged. They claim “everyone wants this done,” but no such formal vote of the unit owners was ever taken. I know that a number of unit owners do not…
Can the Condo Association Issue Fines and Fees for Unpaid Condo Fines and Fees?
M.D. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the Association impose fines for unpaid late fees, fines, etc., if they are not paid within a certain time period? For example, we have a few owners who have refused to pay late fees and fines, going back several months. Association wants to come up with a…
Right to Inspect Condo Employees’ Salaries and Benefits
B.B. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do the unit owners of a condo village in Connecticut that pay the salaries of their employees through their common charges have the right to know what the salaries and benefits of those employees are? We do not have a management company. We have our own manager…