N.O. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association forced a smoke alarm inspection on until owners last spring. Now I have a bill to pay a Fire Marshall $25 for the inspection regardless of outcome (which I passed). Is this legal for them to bill me for this? Mister Condo replies: N.O.,…
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Shining the Sun on HOA Solar Rights
J.T. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a Planned Community where Homeowners own their individual lots and dwellings restrict or regulate the installation or maintenance of Solar Panels on their individual homes or lots? Mister Condo replies: J.T., as you can imagine there has been a growing interest in solar panel installation all…
Condo Board Member Slanders and Defames Fellow Board Member
A.D. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, My Condo board has an alternate board member who, after our annual meeting, sent out an email to all board members. One of this alternate board member’s concerns was regarding something she thought she saw another board member do. Her accusations were slanderous, and considered defamation of…
Warped Condo Siding – Who Pays?
D.B. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, The siding on the back of my condo has warped. The association says it was the vent from my gas fireplace. I had a service company check out my unit and they said it was working 100% perfectly. The association has charged me $221.00 to replace the…