G.S. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Condo Declaration states that the Association’s annual financial statement shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant. Our board claims it has the discretion to choose the “level” of audit, and that an accountant’s review of the financial statement is adequate to meet our Declaration’s…
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Condo Board Member Bullying Fellow Board Member
R.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are there any state or federal laws that govern Board conduct regarding treatment of a physically impaired Board member by other Board members? For example, if a person has a hearing loss and is ridiculed or negatively referenced in couched terms in Board business because of…
Changing a Limited Common Element to a Common Element
A.B. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Board wants to change the stoops and steps from a limited common area to a common area which would make the association and home owners responsible for repairs and replacements. My question is: Does this need to be voted on by the whole community or can…
Condo Snow Removal Causes Condo Debt to Pile Up
B.J. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo board has decided not to do an assessment for the overage in snow plowing last year and instead has opted to pay the company a little at a time. Our HOA is now operating in the red because of this decision which will affect my…