H.W. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have always used Roberts Rules to conduct meetings of all government and condo meetings. Our new President is using something called “President’s Rules”? What is this about? They suspend Roberts Rules at the beginning of each meeting and run wild. What can be done to restore…
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Unit Owner Filming Other Unit Owner Violating Condo Rules
A.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If an owner is using cameras to record actions of neighbor in order to have fines levied, is this legal and what action can be taken? Mister Condo replies: A.B., cameras are all around us these days. Everything from traffic and security cams to cell phones…
Can We Pay Ourselves for Work Done at the Condo?
E.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our small 4-family has some residents who do most of the chores voluntarily. Snow removal, cleaning of stairwells, taking in and out trash, book keeping, and bidding and supervising special projects have all long been done by volunteers. Unfortunately, only 2 households are ever willing to…
By the Numbers: California Condo Special Assessment
R.W. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Quoting the California Civil Code: 5605.(b) Notwithstanding more restrictive limitations placed on the board by the governing documents, the board may not impose a regular assessment that is more than 20 percent greater than the regular assessment for the association’s preceding fiscal year or impose special assessments which…