T.R. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are you aware of any circumstances in which the board of a community association has a “contract” board member? Specifically, a person who is serving as a treasurer, does not own a property in the community, and presumably is paid for his “contract” services in his…
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Condo Common Fees Raised Unevenly
A.A. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo building consists of 50 units in varying sizes: 2 bedroom, 1 bedroom and studio. The current monthly fees already cover expenses with a surplus for Reserves. However, based upon a recent audit, the board desires to build an even higher reserve and proposes to…
Phantom Condo Board
D.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo has more “lock and leave” owners and investors than residents. Our Property Manager is pretty slick at coming up with excuses that are blatant lies and puts out Board Minutes with these things in writing. Somehow we get a quorum to hold an annual…
HOA Board President Attempts to Restrict Service Animal
J.B. from Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condos do not allow dogs. The HOA board president says service dogs are not allowed. I am looking into getting a service dog for my disability. I have owned my unit for almost 2 years. There are 48 units in the complex. Can the board prevent me…