L.I. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I bought a condo 11 years ago I was assured you could have 2 pets. They changed the pet policy to 1 pet 5 years ago or so they say. I assumed that I was grandfathered in for 2 dogs which is 1 reason I purchased this condo…
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Who Hires the Condo Contractor to Repair Unit Interior?
L.T. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have damage to my bathroom ceiling from a water leak from the condo above me. The condo association will fix it but I don’t want to use their maintenance team because from past experience they do shoddy work. Can I hire my own contractor to…
When Condo Trustees Don’t Get Along…
J.W. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 2-unit condo. 19 years ago, the two condos were bought at same time. Condo documents stated a set Trustee Account. We went 50/50 on all expenses. Recently, we had a disagreement not related to condo. Other unit owner hired a lawyer for a Trustee…
Abandoned and Foreclosed Condo Unit Ruining Neighbor’s Condo Life
A.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The next door unit to my condo has been in foreclosure for over three years. The empty and decaying property is affecting my unit. What are my legal options? Mister Condo replies: A.C., I am not an attorney so please accept my advice as friendly and…