J.B. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a Connecticut Condo Association force the removal of an unregistered vehicle from an owner’s garage? Mister Condo replies: J.B., as you may know, I am not an attorney so, please, consider my advice here as friendly and not legal. For a true legal opinion,…
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Would a Property Manager Have Prevented an Underfunded Reserve Fund?
N.G. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently purchased a condo in a 35 unit association that has no manager. I have been told that the reason for this is to keep the monthly common fees low. However, I have been informed that there is going to be a special assessment…
What Happens If I Can’t Pay My Monthly Condo Fees?
R.F. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I lost my job this past September and I am having difficulty paying my monthly mortgage and common fees on my condo. If I don’t pay my mortgage I am pretty sure that the bank will foreclose on me. What will happen if I miss a…
Maryland Condo Board Governance Issues
W.S. from Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, The Maryland Condominium Act (11-109d) authorizes the Council of Unit Owners enumerated powers subject to the Act and its own declaration, and bylaws. Number (16) is the right to “… and, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, levy reasonable fines for violations of the declaration, bylaws,…