G.H. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our 80-unit mid-rise condo was built in 2008. It is fully owner occupied and the reserve fund is 70% funded. The building is designated a 55+ community by local zoning regulations. It is a highly desirable, very well built (steel, 9 inch concrete floors and steel…
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For the Dogs – HOA Rules or City Ordinance?
J.M. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If a City Ordinance says dogs must be leashed/tethered, can the HOA enforce you to only have dog on a leash and not securely tied up outside. Mister Condo replies: J.M., depending on local laws and the rules of the HOA, the city ordinance may…
Condo Association Turns off Boiler Too Early!
R.J. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo fees include heat and hot water. On May 1, 2014 the management company (I assume with Board’s permission) turned off the heat in all 220 units in our complex without any notice. It still gets cold at night but now there is no heat…
Different Rules for Different Parts of the Condo Complex
J.H. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an association pass rules that apply to different areas of the complex? Example: can condos backing up to a wooded area be allowed to place solar lights behind their units, but not the units that back up to other units? Mister Condo replies: J.H., the…