A.B. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, About a year ago, our Board adopted a set of “Criteria for Prioritizing Landscaping Budgets.” This document wasn’t voted on by owners and it isn’t a formal amendment to the association documents. The Board is now using this “Criteria” as justification for not maintaining certain common…
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L.D. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Help! I have been continually harassed by my HOA for years. I have received numerous and constant frivolous violations and two attempts at foreclosure for just a few hundred dollars in delinquencies. The constant letters and threats have brought me to my breaking point. Unfortunately, in…
What’s the Difference Between Reserves and Operating Expenses?
J.L. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can you provide a clear definition of exactly what reserves may be spent on and how that differs from operating expenses? Seems our complex has deep reserves but not sure on how they can be spent. Mister Condo replies: J.L., congratulations on living in a…
When Condos Attack! Falling Masonry is a Hazard!
G.S. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association provided external repairs to the brickwork and balcony throughout my condo 16 months ago. Shortly after the repairs, chunks of concrete fell onto my 3rd floor balcony from the unit above. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Other balconies have experienced similar problems. The…