J.G. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Owner refuses to abide by rule regarding placement of Direct TV dish on roof. How do we enforce this rule? Mister Condo replies: J.G., rules enforcement begins with the associations rules and regulations. If there is a rule in place prohibiting any unit owner from modifying the…
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Cognitive and Physical Abilities Questioned of Aged Condo Board Members
A.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How are age-restricted condos (55+ years old) faring nationally when it comes to good governance (e.g., adequate reserves, fiscal soundness, effective ongoing maintenance, etc.)? Our average age in a retiree community marketed to “independent only” seniors (we are not a continuing care community) is 79 years…
Must Condo Association Provide Handicapped Parking for Renter?
J.D. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo association with no assigned parking spaces. Is the condo association required to provide handicapped parking spaces to renters who do not have a lease with the owner of the condo? Mister Condo replies: J.D., generally speaking, condo associations are under no…
Condo Unit Owner Blamed for Mystery Water Leak
J.V. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a unit on the second floor of my condo building. The unit under me is empty and has been foreclosed by the bank. While realtors, also working for the management company, were showing the unit, they found a leak in the ceilings of the…