M.A. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I serve on the Board of my condo. We have a new resident that asked for and received permission from the Board to construct a sunroom addition on to their Unit. Unfortunately, they went ahead and added an unapproved deck off the approved sunroom without permission…
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Interest on Funds Borrowed from Reserve Fund?
M.O. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can you charge interest to the association for a loan from the reserve to fund a big project? Mister Condo replies: M.O., at a time when many associations are finding it very difficult to find the funds to pay for much-needed repairs to their common…
Videotaping Not Allowed at Association Board Meeting
K.D. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are members of a private community, not a condo association, but we hope you can help us. I attempted to videotape the annual election meeting this past Sunday. The Board objected strenuously, and called the police when I refused to remove the equipment. The police…
How Much Should the Fine Be for Breaking the Condo Rules?
L.C. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a mid-sized condo association where some residents would rather pay fines for breaking the rules rather than comply with the rules. We are updating our documents and rules and are contemplating a new fee structure for fines. Can you point me to…