J.R. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What rights do I have for convenient financial transparency from our board of directors? Mister Condo replies: J.R., financial transparency is typically outlined in the association’s governance documents. Additionally, in Connecticut, the Common Interest Ownership Act (CIOA) offers unit owners additional transparency if the governance documents don’t…
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How Too Many Non-Resident Unit Owners in a Condo Association Changes Everything
E.C. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, The same people who established the condominium in which I live still control it. Though units were first sold in 1990, one of the developers maintains 15 of the 130 units. This block of condo units represents 15 votes, which when added to condo units controlled by…
Condo’s “Backyard” Cannot be Used to Walk Dogs
T.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our association has a rule that dogs are not allowed in our backyard near the River. Can they prevent me from using my backyard for my dogs? Mister Condo replies: T.B., they absolutely can restrict use of the common grounds as it applies to pets. Many…
Neighboring Association Trash Dumpster Intrusion
T.P. from Chicago writes: Dear Mister Condo, The neighboring condo association has had their 2 garbage bins on our property for the last 6 years. I’ve always had a problem with that because, 1) they don’t maintain the area, I do, and 2) the liability of a “slip and fall” happening on our property by…