D.K. from Long Island, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a ten-story building of about 80 units. About 75% of the units have individual natural gas furnaces to supply their heat and hot water: the natural gas is paid for out of the common HOA dues. The other 25% of the units…
Category: Condominium
Condo Board Members Gossip with Privileged Information
J.S. from South Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 65-unit condo for over 25 years. Our board, except for the President, has changed only a few times. There are two board members – a Vice President and a Secretary, that have been constant though the years. One of them is the wife…
Condo Association Secretary Records All Meetings
P.Q. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal for the secretary of the association to record the meeting, then review the recording to ensure accuracy in preparing the minutes? Mister Condo replies: P.Q., in these modern times of cell phones and video cameras everywhere, it is not uncommon for Board Meetings…
Condo Owner Harassed by Fellow Unit Owner for Years!
S.G. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have been bullied and harassed by a unit owner since 2008. I have used the local police department and applied for a Harassment Protection Order. Unfortunately, I cannot afford a lawyer, the other owner can. He said, she said type of court case. Our property manager…