E.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo building has deeded parking spaces, which cannot be sold apart for the units, (i.e., exclusive use spaces). People are parking more than one motorized vehicle in a space. Our condo rules and regulations do not have a rule specifically to address this, however, it…
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Condo Association Mandates Outside Lights Be Left On All Night
J.D. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can my condo association mandate that I leave my outside lights on all night at my expense? Mister Condo replies: J.D., many condo associations have common area lights for lighting the property at night. They do this to protect the units by illuminating the area and…
Delayed Condo Snowfall Special Assessment Strikes New Unit Owner
L.R. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi! Our Association just sent us a letter notifying us of a special assessment (to be paid in one lump sum or spread out over 6 months) to cover snow removal and roof raking for last winter’s record snowfall. I am a new unit owner who…
Banning a Condo Board Member from Future BOD Service
J.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a new Board of Directors ban a previous board member from ever participating on the BOD again if a contract was made in bad faith or contrary to By Laws? Mister Condo replies: J.G., thank you for the question. Your by-laws spell out who is…