L.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, There have been “questionable” dealings between a local waste and recycling contractor and one of the Board members at our condo. My husband and I have questioned these contracts at association meetings only to be bullied and even threatened by the Board member in question….
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What Constitutes Emergency Spending?
S.R. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What authority does a President have in an emergency situation to authorize expenditure? Our Board is suggesting limiting the expenditure authority to the President for only $1,000 in an emergency? What are your thoughts and concerns? Should the President’s discretionary emergency spending be limited? Mister Condo…
In Hot Water over a Hot Tub
B.F. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently installed a hot tub in my condo so I can relax and enjoy myself. Turns out one of my neighbors saw the delivery truck and called the management company to complain. The property manager sent me a letter informing me that hot tubs are…
Proxy Moxie!
R.S. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is a proxy form required to be included in materials sent providing information on those seeking election to a condo association board? Mister Condo replies: Answer R.S., that’s a loaded question. Here’s a fairly simple answer. Proxy forms need to be readily available to all unit…