P.D. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What accounting program should a self-managed condo association use? Mister Condo replies: Hi, P.D.! I don’t think it too much matters which accounting software program is used as long as the records are kept professionally. I know of small associations that use manual systems. I…
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Safety Concerns in Florida Condo
S.G. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a non age-restricted, non-gated, condo association on the Florida east coast. We have carport parking, open walkways, open elevator access and no security. While many residents/owners/renters, are seasonal, semi, or fully retired, I am one of the younger, single, female year-round owner/residents. I do enjoy…
Statute of Limitations on Past Due Common Fees?
E.H. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is the common charges fee assessed against the Unit or the Owner of the Unit? What is the Statue of Limitations for past due fees? Mister Condo replies: E.H., for the most part, common fees and special assessments are placed upon the owner of record of the…
Condo President’s Use of Power Questioned
J.S. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, The President of our condo association is not fulfilling his duties. He basically only enforces rules if they apply to him. He will tow a car if he doesn’t have a spot, but will do nothing if there are illegally parked cars otherwise. Last night he had…