M.E. from Wisconsin writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have an issue with water coming into my basement due to drain tile issues and exterior grading problems. I bought the condo 6 months ago and the previous owner had the same issues, brought it to the Board and even though foundation issues are technically the homeowner’s…
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Should the Condo Board Meet at a Board Member’s Home?
R.N. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I understand Condo board meetings are open to the membership but is there a difference in protocol when the meetings are held in a private residence? Mister Condo replies: R.N., the exact reason that Board Meetings should NEVER be held at an owner’s home is that…
Condo’s County Tax Records Incorrect
B.V. from Travis County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, I just found out that the county tax records were wrong and had the 2616 square foot units listed as 2122 square feet from the beginning. Owners all pay the same amount of assessments based on wrong information for the last 12 years. The County corrected…
Suggested Condominium Maintenance Schedule
H.S. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are looking for formalize a maintenance schedule. Do you have sources of sample maintenance schedules you can share? Mister Condo replies: H.S., there are all sorts of maintenance schedules so let me begin with an assumption that you are talking about maintenance standards that will…