E.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What condominium governing documents HAVE to be recorded with the county recorders office? More specifically, do declaration and bylaw amendments HAVE to be recorded? What (legally) happens if they are not? Does NOT recording documents have a bearing on covenant enforcement? Will fines uphold in court?…
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Homeowner Calls Special Meeting of Condo Association Members
C.T. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are new trustees and we have a homeowner that wants a special meeting – when it says that they have to petition the board, what does that mean? Is there a form they need to complete? He is threatening legal action so we want to make…
Uninsured Gardener for the Condo Association
R.G. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are hiring a gardener for our three-condo home and the Association is considering having a provider that does not have insurance or worker’s compensation insurance. Can they just sign a release or is it required by law in Connecticut that all workers for a condominium have…
Condo Board Lawsuit – What To Do?
L.W. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, We board members have been served with a lawsuit. I recently heard that two board members have been served with lawsuit papers individually as well. Apparently, I’ve been named in them but haven’t been served or given a copy. Am I legally okay to ask for a copy?…