L.C. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a mid-sized condo association where some residents would rather pay fines for breaking the rules rather than comply with the rules. We are updating our documents and rules and are contemplating a new fee structure for fines. Can you point me to…
Steamed Over Too Much Condo Heat in Fairfield
M.C. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My unit is located directly above the boiler room in my small condo building. The heat loss into my condo is ridiculous. The temperature often reaches in excess of 90 degrees!!Where can I find the most up to date regulations for condo boiler rooms in Connecticut?…
Condo or PUD? Why does it matter?
L.C. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have purchased a “condo” within a PUD that is 6 separate cabins that were built in 1995. There is no active HOA and no dues collected. I cannot get FHA financing nor conventional financing on the cabin/condo. Should I try to get the owners…
Required Operating Agreement for a Condo?
T. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo with less than 10 units. Are all condo associations required to have an operating agreement even if there is no management company? Mister Condo replies: T., all condo associations have a Declaration which outlines how the association is to be…