C.C. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Under my lease I am allowed 2 parking spaces. We are a family of 4 and have 4 cars. I registered all with “the board” and parked the extra 2 in visitors. They got towed. So I requested to park them in visitors, the board said…
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What Type of Condo Insurance Covers an Arbitrated Dispute?
R.J. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association was involved in a lawsuit this past year which was recently settled through arbitration. The association’s defense was funded by the association’s insurance company. The dispute was over the assessment of cost to repair retaining wall and meaning of association’s declaration. The finding split financial…
Texas Condo President May Need Some Training and Guidance
B.S. from Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 118-unit condo consisting of numerous townhouses. Recently, our president struck parking restrictions, unilaterally. They were allowing one car on street, the rest in your double garage. Worked well for 15+ yrs. Within 1 year, our landlord properties went from 8 to 25 because of…
Condo Board Not Following Master Deed or By-Laws
D.V. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What course of action can one take if the board does not follow bylaws and Master Deed? Mister Condo replies: D.V., condo Boards are made up of volunteer members from within the community association. They are elected or appointed to office (to fill vacancies) and are…