E.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Board of Directors are amending our documents without the required 75% of the membership. I was told that two legal opinions were obtained by the BOD stating they have the right to do so. When I requested a copy of the legal opinions, the Management…
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Who Wins Tied Election Between a Condo Owner and a Board Member?
S.F. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, According to the NJ Condo act, who wins an election between a condo owner and a Board member if there is a tie? Mister Condo replies: S.F., I am not sure that the New Jersey Condo Act addresses such an issue. Typically, the association’s governance documents spell…
Family Not Welcome in Older Condo Community
D.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My husband, me, & our preschool child live in a privately-owned condo rental. A senior neighbor advised me that there are no kid bicycles allowed here as well as toys & they will be disposed of. Next, the condo manager came by and accused us of…
New Pet Rules Discriminate Against Condo Dog Owners
L.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If condo bylaws permit a pet (no restriction on size) does the condo board have the right to impose a surcharge to pet owners (specifically dog owners). Our board voted to charge $20.00 per month per dog & new owners a one-time charge of $200 plus…