A.D. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am having problems with two back to back toilets in bathrooms that back up to each other. When either flushes, water is drawn out from the other. There is also gurgling I assume it must be the lines in the walls. They share a common…
Category: Condominium
Condo Owners Landscaping and Gardening on Common Grounds
C.R. & R.J. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Should we have unit owners handle their own landscaping around their own condos and have unit owners submit a “Hold Harmless” agreement to protect the association from potential lawsuits? Mister Condo replies :C.R. and R.J., this is a question that isn’t discussed nearly enough…
Condo Fees Increased Second Time in One Year
M.H. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can condo fees in CT increase a second time during the year in order to meet the approved budget? Mister Condo replies: M.H., it would be most unusual for common fees to change mid-year unless the membership had previously voted to do so at the annual meeting. However,…
Preparing Condo’s Initial Public Offering Statement
K.T. from Snohomish County, Washington State writes: Dear Mister Condo, What is a good estimate to use for budgeting in the cost of preparing a Public Offering Statement? Mister Condo replies: K.T., Public Offering Statements (POS) for condos can be quite tricky and typically require input of several professionals familiar with similar type associations in…