R.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our complex has an unregistered, unlicensed person who has been working alongside a full-time benefitted maintenance employee of the association. The complex has a Worker’s Compensation policy. The helper is here every day, doing basic carpentry, repairs, maintenance, also cleaning, etc., alongside the maintenance employee, and under…
Multiple Condo Issues, Single Cause Likely
D.Z. from Bergen County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have many issues with my condo. Totally unresponsive BOD even with Management Co. trying to advise. Here are the current issues: An elevator has been down for over 2 months. New Key Fobs were installed without research or explanation of how it will work. We have…
Voting on Condo Rules Modifications
R.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do condo unit owners need to meet to discuss new rules and regulations before they are adopted? Does a condo unit owner need to sign the rule and agree to it before it takes effect? Mister Condo replies: R.H., your governing documents outline the procedure for…
Requirement for Condos to Have Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
D.R. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it a Connecticut state law that condo units need to have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector? Mister Condo replies: D.R., common sense and safety dictate that working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors save lives and should be in every home. Connecticut did pass…