C.I. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal for Condo Assoc. to require owners to go to arbitration with a complaint against the Board, but reserve for itself the right to litigate in court a complaint against an owner? Mister Condo replies: C.I., I am not an attorney so I cannot offer…
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HOA Turns Off Water on 5-Day Delinquent Owner
B.A. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m wondering if our Property Management really has a right to authorize disconnection of water in my unit due to unpaid HOA dues (only 5 days overdue to be exact) even if I don’t have an outstanding balance from my water provider. I can say that…
Condo Board Issuing Fines without Hearings
A.F. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a board fine a unit owner without a hearing? Mister Condo replies: A.F., typically, the Board cannot simply fine a unit owner without due process which typically involves a written notice of violation and a summons to appear before the Board to explain the reasons for…
Previous Condo Owner Used Unapproved Paint Colors for Windows and Doors
A.L. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently purchased a condo and the board sent me a letter asking me to paint some windows on my unit as they are not the right color. The windows are the same color they were when I purchased the unit. There is nothing in the…