L.D. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: My fiancé and I are looking at homes to purchase and we are seriously considering a condo. We both work crazy hours and the idea of having the property maintained for us is very appealing. However, my father has warned me not to buy an older condo because there…
Co-op Quandary
Anonymous from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I serve on the Board of my co-op and have done so for several years. I am concerned that because they are so few co-ops in our state, unit owners and even the associations itself largely goes unprotected and unrecognized. Everyone knows what a condo…
What is A Certified Audit?
B.K. from Tolland County, Connecticut writes: I read in our latest condo newsletter that our condo records were going to receive a certified audit. My husband used to serve on the Board and they conducted their own audits of the financial records. What is a certified audit and why do we need one? Mister Condo…
Why am I paying for this?
R.B. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: My husband and I bought our condo when it was brand new almost 5 years ago. We have loved living here as the common grounds include a pool, tennis courts, and walking paths. Last year, Phase II was developed and the new units offered for sale. Apparently, the developer…