P.P. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have been fined numerous times this past year by my association. There is this one guy on the Board who thinks he is the “Condo Cop”. He spends his days looking for violations and sending fines to people he doesn’t like. He sends out fines…
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Reserve Fund Query
J.B. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are in the process of reviewing the reserve fund. Is there a minimum reserve figure we should be establishing for a community 15-22 years of age? We will be reviewing roof and future roadway issues as part of this review. Mister Condo replies: J.B., Kudos…
Guilty, With No Chance to Prove Innocence?
R.S. from Litchfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association recently sent me a notice to attend a hearing about violations of association rules, namely allowing my dog to roam off her leash and failure to pick up her waste. I was very confused by the notice as my dog is never off…
Can the Board Garnish Rent to Pay for Delinquent Common Fees?
G.P. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, There is a unit in my condo whose unit owner is about 7 months in arrears of common fees. Can a management company or condo board request a renter to send the rent directly to the management company to pay up the common fees? Mister…