T.Z. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello! I would like to replace my condo windows. Unfortunately, I am having trouble getting approval from Condo Association because I have chosen different type of window operation. It is a Tilt and Turn window, which are three windows in one. Depending on the handle position,…
Category: Board
Entire Condo Board Resigns; Interim Leader Elected
L.F. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The entire board resigned, effective immediately. Bylaws and declaration are silent regarding procedures when this happens. A majority of owners quickly voted to elect a “go to” person to serve in the interim as a “president” for 21 days when at a meeting we will reelect…
Videotaping Condo Maintenance Worker Without Consent
J.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a member of the community videotape a maintenance man working without his knowledge? Mister Condo replies: J.P., for the most part, videotaping any person without their express knowledge is bad form and in some parts of the country, illegal. You would need to check with…
Condo Special Assessment Grace Period
D.L. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Legally, must a condominium allow a 10-day grace period for collection of assessment payments? Mister Condo replies: D.L., thank you for writing. I am not an attorney nor am I an expert in Illinois condominium association law. However, I did look up the Illinois Condominium Act to see…