N.T. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, We live in a small, (12-units) high-end HOA. Our lobby furniture is a bit out of date, and not everyone is willing to contribute to the considerable cost of new furniture. A couple of the owners are thinking of asking for independent contributions, and it looks…
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Restaurant Fumes Ruining Condo Owner’s Unit
C.L. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, A new restaurant has moved into our building on the first floor and the smell from the restaurant’s vent is coming directly into my unit. I’ve complained to the association, and to the restaurant owner, but have been told that since there are only two units…
Legality of Condo Board Meetings by Conference Call
S.A. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal to have meetings of the HOA via telephone – conference call? Are votes by telephone allowed at such meetings? Our bylaws and declaration date back to the early to mid 1980s.Some of our unit owners live out of state and it is a…
Closed Board Meetings Upset Condo Owners
A.A. from Morris County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, The New Jersey Condo Act requires boards to have open board meetings when binding votes are made. Would a change to the fine schedule (adding items) be considered a binding vote? Approval of an annual budget? What is the “penalty” if there are no open…