A.R. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The condo association decided to stop providing snow removal services “to save money”. Our dues increased 25 percent a few months ago due to higher insurance costs. The budget approved by the board includes a substantial amount for snow and landscaping, yet the yard is not being…
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Condo Board Sued for Not Offering Handicapped Parking
S.B. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo is individual stand-alone units with a garage & driveway that accommodates a second car, therefore unit owners are not allowed to park in the street. One owner claimed that his heart condition makes it “physically stressful” to move his car daily and requests…
Condo Door Painting Not Fast Enough
S.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My Board of Directors wants me to paint my new white front door brown as its the condominium-approved color. I have called a contractor to paint it who informed me that they can paint only in spring. My BOD has given me a deadline of Nov…
Board President and Condo Vendor Appear to be in Cahoots
M.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a dictatorial President of our HOA. As a new Board member, he’s not happy with a newbie questioning or scrutinizing his dealings with vendors, etc.. In a surprise move, during a meeting he disclosed to the Board that I personally had a prior legal…