N.K. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, The building insurance paid out a claim due to a water leak from pipes. The board kept part of the money assigned to my unit due to unpaid common charges, I cannot find in the by-laws where it says they can do this. Is this legal? What…
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Improper Condo Governance Charged
J.S. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Association BOD has announced unilaterally and unanimously at a Community meeting that all of their discussions on Association issues and business are now being held informally. No face-to-face meetings to discuss matters which require a quorum of Board members to be in attendance. Specific purpose…
Condo Guest and Tenant Policies Questioned
M.B. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association has recently changed the guest and tenant policies. If you have a family staying at your condo while you are not there, they can ask for proof of family relationship, an affidavit as to absence of payment. If leasing, you have to submit the…
Condo Board Facing Developer Transition Mess
A.L. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have just been appointed to the Condo board. We are to the point now that the sponsors have relinquished their board seats and basically left a mess. We still have their management company and lawyer. What should we do as a first step in these…