M.M. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, There is a one pet per unit policy in the condo documents. We have units with 2 & 3 pets. When confronted they deny this. What is the best way to enforce the pet issue? Mister Condo replies: M.M., pet policies and condo rules are enforced by…
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Utility Submeters for Individual Condo Units May Provide a Better Solution
G.N. from Nevada writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a very small condo; there are only 12 units. There is only one electric meter for the property. Electricity is provided in common and is included in the monthly common fees. Unit owners have an option to own a freezer which would is installed in…
ESAs and ADA at this NYC Condo
E.C. from Bronx, NY writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo in the Bronx which I would like to rent out. The tenant I would like to rent to has 2 dogs that are registered as Emotional Service Animals (ESA). My condo board just changed the bylaws to 1 dog. Federal law states a…
New Condo Unit Owner Cited for Previous Owner’s Modifications
L. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I received a Notice of Violation from my HOA’s lawyer stating that I am in violation of certain modifications/remodeling done in my unit without HOA’s permission. Apparently these were done by two owners prior to me and the Condo was foreclosed once before I bought the unit….