J.D. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can my condo association mandate that I leave my outside lights on all night at my expense? Mister Condo replies: J.D., many condo associations have common area lights for lighting the property at night. They do this to protect the units by illuminating the area and…
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Delayed Condo Snowfall Special Assessment Strikes New Unit Owner
L.R. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi! Our Association just sent us a letter notifying us of a special assessment (to be paid in one lump sum or spread out over 6 months) to cover snow removal and roof raking for last winter’s record snowfall. I am a new unit owner who…
Banning a Condo Board Member from Future BOD Service
J.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a new Board of Directors ban a previous board member from ever participating on the BOD again if a contract was made in bad faith or contrary to By Laws? Mister Condo replies: J.G., thank you for the question. Your by-laws spell out who is…
No Volunteers Willing to Serve on the Condo Board; Chaos Ensues!
C.M. from Washington State writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 44-unit condo in Washington State. Our Association dues started at $99/month in 1997 and are now $225/month. We don’t have a pool or any other amenities. My husband and I were one of the first homeowners to move in almost 18 years ago….