A.W. from New London County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an owner hire a contractor to do condo repairs and refuse work from condo board-approved contractors? Mister Condo replies: A.W., it depends on the work and what authority the condo Board has on the items being worked on. For the most part, the association handles…
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Leaking Condo Chimney Leaves Unit Owner Soaked
E.J. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I reported a leaking chimney in May, 2014 to the manager and condo board. It wasn’t until December, 2014 that anything was done although I sent pictures of the rain getting in numerous times. They finally put a tarp, then plastic over the chimney. They did get…
Board Secretary Regularly Absent from Condo Board Meetings
J.H. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a Board Secretary who does a very good job transcribing the notes that are recorded during the meetings, but rarely attends a meeting. When she initially ran for the Board she stated that she would be able to attend the morning meetings even though…
Unlicensed Property Manager and Bullying Condo Board President
D.J. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I would like to know how to deal with a management company that has not renewed their license through the state of CT. We have a shady management company that has not informed any of the owners that they have not been licensed since January, 2015. We…