D.L. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do you have any templates for writing letters of warning to owners who violate rules? Mister Condo replies: D.L., that is a great question. I do not know of a specific repository of condo rule violation letters and I suspect each condominium would have its own version…
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Fined for Renting a Condo that Was Never Rented!
M.B. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, My son advertised short rental of my condo without my knowledge. The condo was never rented. The Board of Directors found the advertisement and without first warning with no penalties according to the bylaws, they are charging me a $2500 penalty for renting it although I’ve…
Too Much Barking from Condo Neighbor’s Dogs!
D.H. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I like to keep the windows in my condo open in the summer to bring in the fresh air and keep down my air conditioning bill. Unfortunately, my next door neighbor has two yappy little dogs that react to the slightest of noises outside the unit. They…
Rotting Condo Decks are a Rotten Shame… And Liability!
D.D. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condominium is suffering from decks that are clearly rotting. I had the leg of a deck chair pop a piece of wood right out from under the chair last week. I’ve complained to the condo president (my neighbor) but he says we don’t have any money…