R.R. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi, Mr. Condo! My condo by-laws make clear that I am responsible for window repairs and replacement (“Exclusive Limited Common Elements”). However, I have a worn-out skylight (condensation between the double panes and leakage resulting in stained ceiling) and am not 100% clear who is responsible for…
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Condo Fire Pit Rules and Restrictions
G.C. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do most associations in Connecticut have rules against fire pits? Or rules about whether they can be on decks or on ground level? Is there any reason why an association could not have a rule prohibiting fire pits? Mister Condo replies: G.C., many towns and cities have…
15 Years in the Wrong Condo Parking Space?
S.M. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What should I do if I am forced to move my car because of a misprint on the Association’s file regarding my assigned parking space? I’ve been parking in the same assigned spot for about fifteen years. Recently, I was told that I have to move…
Is A Lawyer Needed for Condo Rule Changes?
D.U. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a small association that is thinking of making rule changes. Do we need to retain a lawyer to draft them or can we do them ourselves? Mister Condo replies: D.U., the short answer is that it depends on exactly what kinds of changes you…