J.K. from Windham County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a new condo owner. I graduated from college two years ago and could finally afford to stop renting by buying an inexpensive condo. I went to my first homeowner’s meeting last week and I wasn’t real impressed with the folks running this place. The…
A Taxing Situation
J.R. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I serve as Treasurer at my condo and I have a tax question. Why do we, as a condo, have to file income tax returns if we are an exempt homeowner’s association? It seems like a lot of extra work for no good reason. Mister Condo…
Neighbor vs. Neighbor Nightmare
B.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a real problem with a noisy neighbor at my condo. He is a young man who likes to play loud music and video games until all hours of the morning. I have complained to my property manager and I’ve spoken to him about…
Water, Water, Everywhere! Oh, No!
B.E. from Tolland County, Connecticut writes: While I am thankful for the mild winter, my condo recently took a lot of damage from water. Apparently, ice dams had formed in the gutter while I was away on vacation and as it melted, water seeped in to the ceiling of my bedroom, causing the ceiling to…