J.M. from Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo managed by a professional management company. The grass is not being cut and the property is turning into a swamp. What are my rights? Mister Condo replies: J.M., the management company works for the association, governed by the Board of Directors or Trustees….
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Condo Unit Owner Doesn’t Want to Pay Assessment to Cover Lawsuit Costs
C.O. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, One owner is suing the condo so now the condo wants each owner to pay $500 to pay the legal fees to defend against the suit. I have no problem if it was for something to improve the condo that the budget couldn’t cover but not…
Single Condo Unit Owner Prevents Maintenance for Other Owners
W.W. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 4-unit condo, where the unit owners are the 4 trustees. We are dysfunctional and have hired a Property Manager to do our bookkeeping and such. The Property Manager has recommended several maintenance issues be addressed since he was hired in 2013, but…
Condo Board Executive Session Advance Agenda
E.B. from Tolland County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Does the agenda of condo board executive sessions have to be published prior to the meeting and are they available to unit owners? Mister Condo replies: E.B., “executive sessions” are typically just that, executive, and are for the eyes and ears of the “executives” of the association,…