G.P. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, There is a unit in my condo whose unit owner is about 7 months in arrears of common fees. Can a management company or condo board request a renter to send the rent directly to the management company to pay up the common fees? Mister…
Category: Condominium
Pros and Cons of FHA Certification
J.P. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the advantages and disadvantages to a condo complex for being FHA certified? Mister Condo replies: J.P., back when mortgage monies were freely available from most banks and lending institutions, FHA certification was rarely discussed among condominium associations. Now that the banking industry has…
HOA Challenges in the Garden State
R.B. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am not a resident of Connecticut but I stumbled across your website and thought I’d ask a question. Are there any Federal Guidelines for HOAs Policies and procedures? I’m in New Jersey. My fellow condo owners and I are going through some serious problems with our…
Pets and Condos
C.S. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a unit owner house a pet in their unit (without leaving the unit) if the Declaration has pet restrictions? Mister Condo replies: C.S., that’s a question that can get condo owners fighting like cats and dogs with their Board and neighbors. Pet restrictions in condominiums…