L.E. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the Board spend our money on picnics or carnivals? Mister Condo replies: L.E., in a word, “yes”. While carnivals or other community events are not usually spelled out as routine expenses for a condo association, your Board may decide to hold events throughout the…
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Consequences of a Rejected Condo Budget
W.C. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the consequences of a rejected Annual Condo Budget? Mister Condo replies: W.C., I have seen condo associations prepare budgets on their own, in conjunction with their property manager, or by simply letting the property manager submit a proposed budget that the Board adopts before…
Disgruntled Unit Owners Upsetting Condo Unity
S.P. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a contentious group of condo owners who were voted off of the Board. Now these owners are making unfounded complaints and harass the new board members with Sunday night emails and with spreading rumors. Do we have any recourse to stop their bad behavior? Mister…
FHA Condo Recertification Lapsed; Refinancing No Longer An Option
P.O. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Last year, my condo association was FHA certified. Now there are new people on the Board and they let the FHA certification lapse. I am trying to get a 2nd Mortgage on my unit and the bank says it is a “no go” because of…