E.H. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is the common charges fee assessed against the Unit or the Owner of the Unit? What is the Statue of Limitations for past due fees? Mister Condo replies: E.H., for the most part, common fees and special assessments are placed upon the owner of record of the…
Category: Board
Condo President’s Use of Power Questioned
J.S. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, The President of our condo association is not fulfilling his duties. He basically only enforces rules if they apply to him. He will tow a car if he doesn’t have a spot, but will do nothing if there are illegally parked cars otherwise. Last night he had…
Condo Unit Owners Assessed Without Seeing Bill for the Work
K.D. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the condo association force an owner to pay an assessment without providing the owners a copy of the bill? Mister Condo replies: K.D., if the association has done work that is specific to your unit and not a part of the common elements then they certainly…
Condo Unit Owner’s Special Assessment Misappropriated!
S.T. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had to pay $1500 for roof repairs last year. Supposedly, the management company did something funny and the funds are gone for this assessment. The Board of Directors wants to reassess each unit again to pay for this repair. I already paid for repairs that were…