B.D. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are a small association, 4 units. Our current bylaws do not prohibit smoking on our common property–deck, parking areas, etc. One of the owners has rented his unit to a smoker, and did not put a no smoking clause in the lease. If our board…
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Condo Heating Season Starts Too Late!
C.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, When are they supposed to turn on the heat each year? This past October was very chilly in my condo. People are complaining about not having any heat. When does the heat have to be turned on? Mister Condo replies: C.P., unless specifically outlined in your…
Fellow Unit Owners Creating Unbearable Condo Rooftop Noise!
M.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live on the top floor of a 60-unit condo building. The noise from the roof deck is unbearable. I have lived in the city for several years and have a reasonable expectation of noise levels. The noise was not disclosed in the purchase and apparently…
Who Approves Condo Association Fire Lanes?
D.S. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an association put in a fire lane without a fire marshal approval? Mister Condo replies: D.S., if the association owns the roads and parking lots within its boundaries, they are more or less free to designate fire lanes, parking areas, and other restriction on the land…