K.P. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We recently held our Annual Meeting during which there was to be a vote on a new Board member. The current President of the Board has served for 9 years. I decided to run for the Board. However, the seated president decided to run against me, so…
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Who Votes on How and When to Use The Condo Reserve Fund?
R.M. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do all of the unit owners have to vote on the using of money in the Reserve Fund? Money was used from the Reserve Fund for cosmetic purposes when there are many projects have to be addressed like roofs and new paving. The Board used Reserve money…
Wet, Overgrown, and Neglected in Hartford Condo
M.P. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have requested that our Condo Manager provide me with our insurance contact information as I have extensive ice damming damage and want to have an adjuster take a look. I also requested a copy of my account information because I have a concern that I was…
Rescuing the Condo Association After A Fire
(Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of replies to a unit owner of a community that was ravaged by fire. You can read the first two installments at https://askmistercondo.com/tax-implications-of-converting-fire-damaged-condo-to-investment-property/ and https://askmistercondo.com/reduced-common-fees-after-a-fire/) J.S. from Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, Thanks for your advice. I hired a very good CPA who specializes in real…