H.O. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo in Florida and all the units on the 2nd and 3rd floors have spiral staircases made of wood that lead from the back patios to the pool area and bike parking. The stairs are becoming very old, unstable, loose, and downright scary. I have…
Category: Board
No Minutes Taken at Condo Board Meetings!
A.V. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How would I write a letter, stating, our condo did not take minutes? Who would I report to? Mister Condo replies: A.V., when a condo association does not keep meetings of their minutes, it is as if their meetings never happened. Any decisions or actions taken…
Do Condo Documents Have to Be Updated When Laws Change?
J.W. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the implications for a condo association or Board of Directors if the association’s documents have not been updated to comply with the 2010 changes to CT condo law? Mister Condo replies: J.W., that is a great question with a few different answers. The short answer…
Is Condo Reserve Fund Needed for Catastrophes?
N.M. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our property manager says we need $50K – $60K in our Reserves just for catastrophes. Is he correct? Mister Condo replies: N.M., Reserves (more commonly referred to as the Reserve Fund) are not for catastrophes! In fact, by their very nature, catastrophes are rare and should…