R.H. from Litchfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do Connecticut Condo Statutes mandate maintenance policies for condos? Mister Condo replies: R.H., that is a bit of a tricky question because they are multiple laws and statutes that govern condominiums in the State of Connecticut. Most deal with the establishment of the condominium and the…
Category: Condominium
Condo Owners Suffer Temporary Loss of Dwelling for Repairs
R.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The condo I live in is my primary residence. After being handed an assessment fee of 5k (which I have paid) to make repairs to two of the building’s entryways (stairs/access). I’ve been informed by email I have to move out during construction due to the…
Suing the Condo Board for Not Enforcing Rules
H.F. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can board be sued for a unit owner habitually breaking rules? Mister Condo replies: H.F., in our litigious society, just about anyone can sue another person or entity. The short answer is, yes, the Board can be sued for not enforcing the covenants and rules of…
Questionable Condo Alarm Rules Requires Compliance
A.R. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am the owner of a condo and live there. An amendment recently made to the condo’s rules and regulations now states that unit owners, for condos unoccupied for >72 hours from Oct. 15th to Apr. 15th, now must register a local Unit Care Taker with the Trustee…