L.W. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We normally approve minutes at the subsequent board meeting and publish them with our newsletter about six weeks after the meeting. Owners naturally would like access to the minutes sooner. Could the board unanimously approve minutes within a few days of the meeting via email and then…
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Should Association Pay to Clean Up Burst Washing Machine Water Line?
G.B. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, A neighbor’s water line to the washing machine broke and flooded her unit. The association is now paying to clean and fix her condo. Shouldn’t she use her home owners insurance? Mister Condo replies: G.B., the short answer is “it depends”. In my experience, unit owners generally…
Upset with Condo Neighbor’s Cigarette Butt Litter
D.N. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can my condo association, that I pay $170.00 monthly to, MAKE my neighbor stop throwing his cigarette butts on the property? Because if they can’t, I’ll call my lawyer. Thank you. Mister Condo replies: D.N., regardless of what your common fees are, your Board can only enforce…
Bullied Property Manager at Louisiana Condo Complex
S.S. from Louisiana writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a property manager. I was very excited to begin my new position and looked forward to doing great things for the community. I feel that I have done that since I started. However, there are a couple of owners that bully me on a continuous basis…