J.S. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Recently, our Association Management Company sent a resident a fine letter assessing a $25 fee for washing their vehicle in their driveway. While the whole washing of vehicles is HEAVILY debated, they are saying if the $25 is not paid within 30 days the late…
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What’s “Reasonable” About Fees for Record Inspection?
A.D. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have asked my Association’s Management Company to allow me to see documents which our by laws allow us to view. I have no problem paying for copies but he is going to charge me $45.00 dollars an hour to look at the documents at…
Landlord Doesn’t Pay Common Charges, Tenants Rights Effected
E.E. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If a landlord doesn’t pay the common charges, can the Board take away the tenant’s privileges of using the pool or renting the clubhouse from them? Mister Condo replies: E.E., is there anything more disappointing to a community than a unit owner who doesn’t pay the…
More Hot Tub Worries
D.D. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, A new condo owner has asked to be allowed to install a hot tub on his deck. Our declaration does not address hot tubs. It is a fact according to our documents that all decks are common property. Mister Condo replies: D.D., you’ve made my…