E.G. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, When condos board meet to hey have to take minutes? Mister Condo replies: E.G., absolutely! Minutes are the only official record of Condo Board Meetings. Without Minutes, it is as if the meeting never happened. Condo Boards are representatives of a corporation and have a responsibility…
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Dormer Roof on Condo May Not Be Association’s Responsibility
S.A. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Whose responsibility is it to repair and maintain the dormer roof over a bay window on a townhouse condo? Mister Condo replies: S.A., typically the roof is an association responsibility. However, there can be exceptions, especially if the dormer roof was a modification made by you…
Adding Skylights to a Condo Unit
N.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are doing the attic in our condo unit. Skylights have been approved by the department of buildings, but the condo board is disapproving it! What should we do? Mister Condo replies: N.S., architectural compliance is the purview of the Board. Skylights fundamentally change the exterior…
Condo Owner Suffers 9 Years Without Kitchen Hot Water!
K.D. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have no hot water pressure in my kitchen. It is a building problem for several units and is on the “to do” list. I have asked about getting a reduced HOA fee as I am not receiving the same amenities as other condo owners. This…