L.R. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are a 64-unit complex in Stamford, CT. I’m trying to figure out what is a fair move-in fee for rental properties. Currently there is a $250 move-in fee and we have no move-out fee. In addition, there’s a $25 lease-filing fee and a personal automobile,…
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Condo Owner Ordered to Pay Association Court Costs
M.C. from Nevada writes: Dear Mister Condo, A Small Claims Court has ordered that I (a non-owner) pay court costs to my Association. I intend to fully comply. My Question is: I believe my HOA (in Nevada) is registered as a Business with a Business License. Can I expect to receive a fully itemized Bill listing…
Locked Condo Security Door Keeping Mailman Away
J.I. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our building has a locked front door that all residents have voted several times to keep for our safety, especially since there have been break-ins in the past few years. Recently, our postal worker lost the key and now our building is being asked again to…
Condo Board Refuses Tankless Hot Water Heater
M.L. from Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, In Ohio, can a Condo Board restrict me as a Unit Owner from installing a Tankless Water Heater? Mister Condo replies: M.L., the short answer is they probably can but not for the reasons you might think. Architectural Compliance is the purview of the Board, meaning they can…