A.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in an 85-unit condo complex that was built in 1970. Many of our residents have lived here since the 80s. Unfortunately for us, the Reserve Study we reviewed before buying listed the HOA health as good and properly funded. The Reserve Study issued a…
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Previous Condo Unit Owner Had No Right to Modify Attic
S.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I bought my condo in February of 2015. On the mezzanine floor, the previous owner had extended in to the attic a sort of storage room. Basically, there is a door and it leads in to the roof attic for extra storage. I now received a…
Conflicts of Interest Arise as Condo Board Member is Hired to Serve as Property Manager
B.B. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo manager is also a resident in our association. Is he permitted to serve on the condo board? Our condo board allows him to sit at their table and speak freely at the board meetings while making other residents wait until the end to speak. Aside…
Condo Unit Owner Seeks Legal Recourse for Poorly Maintained Roof
D.N. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, After living in my condo unit for many years, the roof recently came off during a rainstorm. The Association’s master policy is paying for the property damage which means they will put the home back to the state it was sold to me. However, do I…