J.W. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, The Declarations for our community clearly indicate that maintenance for certain limited common elements are homeowner responsibility. Some homeowners maintain that our prior management company and boards have maintained those items using association funds. Other people feel that in order to budget and legally pay for those…
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Mixed Use Condo Facing Parking Lot Responsibility Challenge
J.L. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a 36-unit condo with 3 businesses. The businesses have specific parking spaces. Our owners have been warned the businesses own those spots and they will be towed if they park in those spots. The businesses want the HOA to be responsible for towing. Some…
Cat Lover Looking to Buy Pet Free Condo
J.L. from New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am planning to buy a condo in Queens, NY. The rules show no pets but I love this condo and I have a cat. If my cat is always inside my property can the board enforce me to get rid of my cat? Mister Condo replies:…
Steep Common Entrance Poses Challenge for Recently Handicapped Unit Owner
M.A. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, My mother has become handicapped and can no longer manage the steep step to enter the common entrance of her condo. I find it steep myself, and I am able bodied. When she had cinderblocks placed to make a step half way between the large step, the…