S.A. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo has unassigned parking with a “two space” limit, first come-first serve. The issue is that spaces are directly in front of my walkway. Vehicles completely block it. During normal weather I can use the grassy area to go around. During winter when snow…
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Lack of Maintenance by Self-Run Condo Board
D.T. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The self-run condo board is not taking care of the maintenance of our complex. Shingle, roof, painting and paving have not been addressed in years. We pay on an average of 350.00 a month in HOA fees. What recourse do the owners have to get action…
Transitioning Outgoing Condo Manager Fees
R.S. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What can we expect legally that a transitioning property manager must provide to a new incoming property manager upon termination? What is the outgoing manager allowed to charge after termination, and what is considered reasonable or unreasonable? Mister Condo replies: R.S., developer transition in a…
Aggressive Dog Worries Condo Board
K.D. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What is the procedure if an owner has an aggressive dog on property. Do we have to wait for an incident before having the animal removed? Mister Condo replies: K.D., I am sorry that you have an aggressive dog housed within your condo. “Aggressive” is…