J.C. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, There is a relative of one of our home owners whom is homeless by choice and sleeps in her car in the homeowners’ carport for the winter. How can we stop this? Mister Condo replies: J.C., Yikes! That is most unfortunate. Homelessness is an epidemic all across…
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Self Managed Condo; Self Managed Board President
B.K. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal and/or appropriate for the President (a voluntary position held by a NON owner) of a self-managed mid-sized complex to spend allocated funds from an approved budget without board approval? Example: The current president is spending funds without board approval on just about anything…
Can We Change Our Condo Fees?
W.B. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello, Mr. Condo. I live in a community with 60 units. Condo fees have always been split evenly; all 60 units pay the same fee. Unfortunately, almost every unit has a different square footage. Someone on the board continually brings up that she should be paying less…
Handicapped Visitor Parking Versus Paid Condo Parking
C.B. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 200+ unit condo with 1, 2, or 3 garage assigned spaces. Condo docs specify all residents must park in garage; extra cars need to rent in garage. We have an 80-unit “visitor only” parking lot with 6 handicap designated spots. I have…