J.L. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do I have to pay common charges while the building is being re-built after a fire? The entire building is condemned and will take 6-9 months to re-build? Mister Condo replies: J.L., I am sorry for your loss. Fire damage and the resulting cleanup can…
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Are There Laws About Condo Leases?
S.N. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Does CT law mandate that a certain amount of units must be allowed to be leased by owners if they so desire? Can the rules be written to not allow units to be leased at all? Mister Condo replies: S.N., thank you for the question. As…
Can the HOA Place a Lien on Home with No Deeded Obligations?
D.W. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a single family home located in a homeowners association, with no deeded obligations to join the HOA. Can the HOA put a lien on my house for unpaid assessments? Mister Condo replies: D.W., I can only imagine your surprise, followed by your anger,…
Landlord vs. Tenant vs. HOA in Florida
T.L. from West Palm Beach, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in West Palm Beach, Florida. Can the HOA make me move if I have lived on property for 6 months? The realtor moved me into this unit in March, 2012 and told me I didn’t need to apply to the HOA. Later, one…