J.C. from North Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, Detached condos in my area (North Carolina) typically don’t pay for the homeowner’s fire insurance (i.e. owners have to get their own insurance policy for loss). So, if the COA isn’t named insured, and therefore can’t collect on a policy in the event of a loss, can…
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Grumpy Old Condo President Needs to Go
K.G. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We just purchased a unit in a small condominium association. The President has lived here for 28 years since the old home was conserved into a condominium. He is very old and seems very unhappy as he picks part everything other unit owners do. He is rude…
Is It Against the Law for Association Vendors To Donate Money To Condominium?
L.D. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our executive board agreed unanimously to accept monies solicited by a Unit Owner from our vendors who wishes (along with a few other unit owners) to install a flagpole with lights in the community. By accepting this contribution, isn’t this a violation of the CHAPTER 828* COMMON…
Laws that Allow Video Cameras Outside of Condo?
L.E. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Recently my request to place a security camera outside the front door of my condo was rejected by my condo association. Our by-laws state that no items can be attached to the outside of the units however the board did not bother to ask for any…