B.C. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have had a small flower garden with a small birdbath for 15 years in a courtyard shared by 3 other units. I maintain and keep the area neat. I just received a violation letter from the board, (which I am a member of) to remove the plants…
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Condo Parking and Towing Insurance Issues
B.M. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, My Board set up a committee to enforce parking rules. We have cars in our lot from folks who do not live in our complex. We have a sign posted that non residents will be towed. One of the 9 lot members is against towing a car because…
Condo Neighbor Cooking Up Some Bad Odors!
J.R. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is there any recourse for smells from cooking (or any strong permeating smells) that make the owners of the adjoining townhouse very uncomfortable? The new neighbors are renters. The complainants are long-time residents but now feel they cannot live in their unit because the smell is so…
Reluctant Condo Landlord Flooded With Problems
S.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo in New Haven. I used to live there but due to a job promotion and relocation, I moved to MA. Of course, I was unable to sell due to the market crash in 2008. I was able to rent it out with…