S.H. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had an issue with my HOA over an irrigation pipe a few years back. After much disagreement with the Board Members and inaction, they sued me because I would not turn the pipe on because they promised to fix the system and did not….
Category: Condominium
Handicapped Condo Neighbor Has No Handicapped Parking
M.M. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo has a little over 140 units and it was built 35-40 years ago. A handicapped neighbor is basically confined to her home because her parking space is so far from her front door. Isn’t there something that can be done legally to reflect her needs…
Buyer Screening Questions That Shouldn’t Be Asked by a Board of Directors
R.W. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The screening process for a perspective buyer’s questions and answers are limited. What are some questions the BOD is not allowed to ask you? Mister Condo replies: R.W., the questions are limited for very good reason. The Board does not want to risk being accused…
Condo Board Reimbursed for Repairs Paid for by Unit Owner
W.G. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, A unit owner repairs the leaky ceiling in her unit (no personal damage). She sold the unit and moved to another state. Now she heard that the work men who caused damage have paid the board some money. She is demanding to get some of the…