L.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can we use our reserves for a major repair if that leaves us underfunded? Mister Condo replies: L.G., the short answer is “it depends” and what it depends upon is the nature of the repair, the mindset of the Board and residents, and the plan to…
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What is the Statute for Foreclosure by the Condo Association?
N.W. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What is the legal statute that allows a condo association to foreclose on an owner’s unit? Mister Condo replies: N.W., I am not an attorney but I do know a little about the specifics of Connecticut’s condo laws with regards to unpaid common fees. Begin with the…
Contractor Damaged the Condo Floor. Who Pays?
M.J. from Washington State writes: Dear Mister Condo, The property manager and board of my condo hired a contractor to work on some joists and beams that were affecting our front room. When the contractor pulled up the carpet, pad, and sub floor to do the work, he damaged the carpet, pad, subfloor, and tile….
How to Stop Secondhand Condo Smoke?
C.O. from Windham County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi! We have a nuisance policy concerning odors coming from other units. There are some smokers who live on the first floor of my condo building. Their smoke fumes/gasses enter into the upstairs condos. I have read that there is a 50/50 chance the courts will back…