K.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the association harass you about your pet and the use of your balcony? Can they shut your water and sewer off! Mister Condo replies: K.S., when folks move into community associations governed by a set of rules, they agree to live and behave a certain…
Category: Condominium
Condo Fire Hazard or Religious Accommodation?
R.G. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, A new renter has long tree leaves hanging on what looks like a mini clothes line on the front of their condo door. It is against our condo rules, and I think it could be a fire hazard. Our condo building management is checking for religious…
Undisclosed Condo Rules Angering New Buyer
J.R. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are rules that are not disclosed in condo docs at the time of purchase enforceable? A neighbor just asserted I was violating a rule by bringing a bicycle in through the front entrance rather than the service entrance and threatened a fine. When I purchased my…
Conditional Architectural Approval Revoked Due to Condo Neighbor Complaint
P.L. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, We live in a building that is 4 stories. Our unit occupies stories 3 and 4. Our main living area and entrance into our home is on the 4th floor and our bedrooms are on the 3rd floor. Our downstairs neighbor has the flipped configuration – their entrance is on…