J.N. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are you aware of any laws or regulations regarding the size of condo parking spaces? My two parking spaces are just under 8′ wide each, as are most of the spaces in the lot my neighbors and I share. As the community has repaved each of our…
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Condo Owner in Arrears Seeks Seat on Board
T.G. from New London County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a Unit Owner who owed more than $2,000 in condo fees. Through legal representation, the Board of Directors agreed to a payment plan for him to bring his account current. This Unit Owner wants to be on the Board of Directors, but it is…
The Only Condo Unit Without Heat and Hot Water Included
T.K. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a 2BR condo in a medium sized complex that has a Board of Directors but is managed by an outside company. My unit is heated with electric baseboard heating (which is connected to my electric bill) while the rest of the complex is heated by…
Conflict of Interest to be Paid for Service on the Board
C.V. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it a conflict of interest for the condo Board to get paid? Mister Condo replies: C.V., in my opinion it is a potentially tremendous conflict of interest for members of the Board of Directors to be paid by the condo association which they govern. However,…