E.P. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our property manager and condo board allow a homeowner to talk for “five” minutes prior to the start of their monthly board meeting. A board member records the conversation on her phone and also times you so you keep at the five-minute limitation. The homeowner is told…
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Condo Board President Needs to Share Association’s Attorney’s Advice
B.I. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the president of a condo board withhold communication to/from the association’s attorney from other board members? Communication has to do with whether a resolution the board passed was proper. Mister Condo replies: B.I., as the elected leader of the Board, the President does have some executive…
Florida Condo Parking Requires Pass for Guests
H.W. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am in a Condo in South Florida which has recently enacted a parking pass rule. My community consists of 2/2’s 3/2’s, townhomes and villas but we all pay the same association fee. I own 1 car and I have a guest that stays 1 or 2 nights…
How Many Month’s Common Fees Can Be Collected in Foreclosure?
B.O. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What is the maximum months of common fees an association can collect in a bank foreclosure? What is the maximum an association can collect when they foreclose? Mister Condo replies: B.O., the answer is not as clear as you might expect. The actions taken by the…