M.O. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can you charge interest to the association for a loan from the reserve to fund a big project? Mister Condo replies: M.O., at a time when many associations are finding it very difficult to find the funds to pay for much-needed repairs to their common…
Dad Wants to Buy Us a Condo!
J.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My wife and I are newlyweds and my father wants to buy us a condo. Is there anything we should know before he does? Mister Condo replies: J.H., Congratulations! A new wife and now, maybe, a new home! There certainly are a great many things…
Management Company Charging Us For Copies of Our Documents
K.P. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes Dear Mister Condo, We are requesting documentation and our management company states per state statute they are required to charge 50 cents per page. Is this correct? I cannot find anyone under www.ct.gov for condos. Mister Condo replies: K.P., searching for specific condo laws can be a real…
Videotaping Not Allowed at Association Board Meeting
K.D. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are members of a private community, not a condo association, but we hope you can help us. I attempted to videotape the annual election meeting this past Sunday. The Board objected strenuously, and called the police when I refused to remove the equipment. The police…