C.W. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can I be required to remove landscaping that does not meet community standards that has been in place for years and was put in by a former owner? Mister Condo replies: C.W., I am afraid that, under most circumstances, the Board is free to enforce community…
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Parking Lot Abuses are Out of Control at this Condo!
R.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Nice site. I enjoy the questions posted! I myself have served on the Board of Directors for our complex on and off for some 13 years now. Our MAJOR issue is lack of parking. We have sent out numerous Newsletters, talked one on one with residents,…
HOA Denies “Reasonable Accommodation” for RV for Disabled Resident
G.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I need to park a small RV in our driveway to accommodate our severely disabled daughter. The HOA has refused to grant the accommodation since the CC&Rs prohibit RVs parked for more than 24 hours. Do you have any fair housing cases where families have been…
Non-Unit Owner Wants to Be Condo President or Property Manager
L.M. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do I have to be the owner of my condo unit to be on the condo board and be president? My condo is under my husband’s name and I want to run as president/property manager. Mister Condo replies: L.M., I am glad that you are interested in…