P.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a question on fines. We are fined if our dogs go on the grass or common areas within our condo area. However, people often come from outside areas and their dogs go but nothing happens to them. Can the condo board fine it’s own…
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Minutes from Private Meetings of Condo Board Members
L.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can homeowners read minutes of private meetings by board members only? Mister Condo replies: L.K., minutes are official records of associations. As such, they are open to be inspected by any member of the association requesting to do so. If you think about it, it makes…
Condo Parking Lot Abused by Renters and Overnight Guests
C.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a Visitor spaces that are taken up each evening by overnight guests and renters on a frequent basis. The spaces are for occasional short term visitors staying less than 24 hours. No resident parking is allowed. What should we put on the sign to…
Condo Board Issues Fines Without Warnings
J.C. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can condo board issue fines without a warning first? Mister Condo replies: J.C., that depends on two things. What do the by-laws state? What do the state laws state? In Connecticut, where I live, the Board is required by law under the Common Interest Ownership Act (CIOA) to…