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…
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Condo Board Refuses to Mandate Older Water Heater Replacement
F.B. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am recommending that my condo board make mandatory periodic replacement of in-unit water heaters. We had a few leak causing water damage to surrounding and lower level units. My board said they cannot make it mandatory as a preventative item. Is that true? Have other…
Condo Board Member Passes Away; No Agreement on Replacement
N.T. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a 5 member board and one has died; we cannot agree on a replacement. It is a 2 to 2 vote. Our election is not for 5 months, what do we need to do? Mister Condo replies: N.T., I am sorry that you have lost a…
Board Action Required to Add Condo Entrance for Disabled
J.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the board vote not to make doors and the ramp in building accessible for disabled people? Mister Condo replies: J.G., the short answer is “it depends” and what it depends upon is a few different things. If the building has any other function than to…