O.F. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, A resident had a path made of pavers installed by the condo developer. This path was installed without knowledge or permission of the Board of Directors. In our complex, it is the only such path and does not conform to the overall uniform appearance of other…
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Renters Causing Financial and Rules Enforcement Problems for Condo
D.C. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is our association allowed to add on a “management service fee” for units which are rented? We have a large complex with a large number of rentals. Should the landlords expect the association to be used as a free on site management service? Many of these…
Common Elements Powered by Condo Owner’s Electricity
L.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have lived in my condo unit since 2004. After moving in, I was told my unit was originally the office so certain items were set up in it. Since living here, I have found out that 3 Sump Pumps are running off my electric. Pump…
Do We Have to Follow the Condo By-laws to Pass a Budget?
R.H. from Pinellas County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo is in Pinellas county Florida. We only have 4 units. No unit owners live there full time. Do we have to follow the condo by-laws on meetings for budgets or assessments? Or, can we communicate and vote by e-mail and phone? Mister Condo replies:…