P.E. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently added a deck to my condo. There are no rules in our by-laws regarding decks. Apparently they were all put on by the builder with no permits. Permits were only approved for patios. I had to go before the town to apply and pay for…
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Property Upsurge Redux!
C.S. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I would love to respond to the gentleman that asked about upsurge properties. (https://askmistercondo.com/is-it-a-good-idea-to-replace-all-condo-board-members/) They, as investors, want a recall of the entire board so they can take over the HOA complex. This happened to us here in California. We just had the vote last night. …
Condo Front Stoop Safety Handrail – Who Pays?
J.L. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 55+ common interest community. My physical condition at 70+ yrs. of age has changed and I can no longer enter my front entrance without assistance. In addition, I am on continuous oxygen. There is one high step up to the stoop/front porch landing. Currently there…
Overwatering Neighbor Overreaching Limited Common Area
S.B. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Next door neighbor in my 54-unit PUD is way overwatering his lawn and even has a sprinkler head on my limited common area. What can I do when the association won’t help? Mister Condo replies: S.B., given the summer we’re having here in Connecticut, it’s hard to…