J.P. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the advantages and disadvantages to a condo complex for being FHA certified? Mister Condo replies: J.P., back when mortgage monies were freely available from most banks and lending institutions, FHA certification was rarely discussed among condominium associations. Now that the banking industry has…
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HOA Challenges in the Garden State
R.B. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am not a resident of Connecticut but I stumbled across your website and thought I’d ask a question. Are there any Federal Guidelines for HOAs Policies and procedures? I’m in New Jersey. My fellow condo owners and I are going through some serious problems with our…
Pets and Condos
C.S. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a unit owner house a pet in their unit (without leaving the unit) if the Declaration has pet restrictions? Mister Condo replies: C.S., that’s a question that can get condo owners fighting like cats and dogs with their Board and neighbors. Pet restrictions in condominiums…
The Board Never Meets!
G.S. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a relatively large condominium with almost 200 units. The property management company does a pretty good job running the place but I have never once heard about meetings for homeowners or the Board of Directors. Aren’t they supposed to meet every so often?…