J.M. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo that I have updated the kitchen and bathrooms and worked with the Condo Association on this using one of their recommended contractors. All of the work seems to be good. Last December was the first time I saw a roof leak in my condo and,…
Category: Board
Hostile Condo Board and Apathetic Unit Owners
J.Z. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do you deal with a hostile board and an apathetic community? Mister Condo replies: J.Z., I am sorry that you are dealing with either. Hostile Boards are usually hostile because the community is underperforming. There typically isn’t enough money for repairs and maintenance. Everything…
Condo Landlord Refused Ductless HVAC Installation
M.S. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I would like to install the ductless cooling and heating systems (18 and 36 BTU each) in my 2-bedroom condo apartment. However, my condo manager and some of the other tenants of my condo are against it. How can I do it legally? Mister Condo replies: M.S., I don’t…
Condo Owner Wants More Detailed Proxy
M.G. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We were recently notified of our annual condo meeting which we will be asked to vote on the new budget for the coming year in addition to voting for the election of 3 new board positions. Included in the mailer, we received a ballot to…