J.A. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a tenant who rents a condo from an individual owner. I had a guest visiting me. When she left, she fell through the stair and hurt her knee really badly. The stair gave out when she stepped on it. This is the second time…
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Self Managed Condo; Self Managed Board President
B.K. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal and/or appropriate for the President (a voluntary position held by a NON owner) of a self-managed mid-sized complex to spend allocated funds from an approved budget without board approval? Example: The current president is spending funds without board approval on just about anything…
Can We Change Our Condo Fees?
W.B. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello, Mr. Condo. I live in a community with 60 units. Condo fees have always been split evenly; all 60 units pay the same fee. Unfortunately, almost every unit has a different square footage. Someone on the board continually brings up that she should be paying less…
Offensive HOA President Accused of Abusing Association Funds
V.R. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Recently, I received a letter from a concerned neighbor that revealed some serious issues at our condo. The HOA was dropped by both the auditor and Property Management Company due to concerns over internal controls. Included were copies of letters from each company terminating their services and citing…