S.F. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Five years ago, the drive to our underground parking garage was widened. The excavation for this project exposed areas of poured concrete that were never meant to see the light of day. The project remains in this unfinished state and it’s quite ugly. I’ve offered to…
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Can a Spouse of a Condo Owner Serve on the Board?
J.K. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently got married and moved in with my wife who owns the condo (mortgage is in her name). Being that I am not on the mortgage but reside there, what is my status in terms of the condo association? Would I be eligible to serve…
In-Law or Outlaw? Can Mom Use My Florida Condo?
M.H. from Hallandale, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a question regarding the use of a condominium in Hallandale, Florida. The ownership is divided between my wife and her mother, each owning 50%. My wife and I have been married about 19 years. My wife’s 50% ownership of the condominium was purchased about 5 years…
New Condo Owner Caught Off Guard by a Special Assessment
Y.D. from Tolland County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently purchased a condo. It hasn’t been two months for me in the condo and I have received a notice from the Board of Directors saying that I need to pay for my share of repairs that needs to be done to the building. My…