E.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Grateful to discover this resource! Looking for material that outlines the role of management versus the role of the HOA board. As president, I’m raising it as a priority for this year to seek balance, lessen frustration and increase communication between the two. We have a…
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Forcing a Unit Owner to Sell to Make Association Fannie Mae Compliant
M.B. from Southern California writes: Dear Mister Condo, There are 51 units in my building in Southern California. I am aware of a Fannie Mae Guideline that states that no one owner can own more than 10% of the units. In my building, there is an owner who owns 13 units which is 25%+. Because…
Ooh That Smell! Condo Sewage Pipes Leaking!
S.S. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, The condo I live in was originally an apartment building. They were built in 1968 and converted to condos in 1978. My husband has lived here in our unit since 1978. Recently I have noticed a ‘sewage smell’ coming from the main bathroom. I smelled the drain in…
Condo Executive Board Passes Special Assessment Without Meeting of Unit Owners
S.R. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Executive Board has imposed an assessment on the unit owners without calling for an open meeting to discuss the reasons for the assessment. Cited is the CT statute that allows the board to impose the assessment without an owner’s meeting if the assessment is less than…