C.S. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 100-unit condo in CT built in 1972. I have 2 questions: 1. Do we fall under the Unit Ownership Act or the Common Interest Ownership Act? 2. In CIOA, it states a Special Meeting may be called by unit owners having…
Category: Condominium
Condo Insurance Policy for Outdoor Items
B.P. from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, I added an awning above my patio. What insurance will cover this? I have an HO6 policy and condo has master policy but I don’t see where either policy covers these items. Also, patio furniture and a grill. Mister Condo replies: B.P., even though you may…
Does Condo Association Vehicle Info Request Go Too Far?
K.G. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Recently the board of my 65-unit condo made a request to verify all vehicles in our parking Garage, however many of our residents feel they are demanding more documentation then they really need to verify a vehicle is allowed in our garage. They are requesting copies…
Majority Condo Owner Wants to Self-Manage
P.L. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own 40 out of 68 units at my condominium association. There are 7 buildings with each building having a vote. I own 4 buildings completely and 2 units in another building of 10 condos. We’d like to self-manage. Do I need certifications? Do I need majority vote OK from…