D.Y. from Windham County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have lived in my condo for 8 years and over the last 4 years there has been a drop in voltage when someone hits the elevator button and all my lights dim and turn off. We have had engineers and DWP look over everything and…
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Can the Association Foreclose on my Condo if there is no Mortgage?
J.R. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own my condo outright; no mortgage. I owe condo fees. Can the association foreclose on my condo if there is no mortgage? Mister Condo replies: J.R., you bet ya! Non-payment of common fees is a big no-no in the world of community association living and…
Condo Board Borrowing from Reserve Fund for Operational Expenses
F.V. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our HOA board is under developer control. They are “borrowing” money from the reserve account for operational expenses. At the end of the year they will put the money back into the reserve account. Is this legal? Thanks. Mister Condo replies: Answer F.V., developer control questions…
What Happens If I Can’t Pay My Monthly Condo Fees?
R.F. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I lost my job this past September and I am having difficulty paying my monthly mortgage and common fees on my condo. If I don’t pay my mortgage I am pretty sure that the bank will foreclose on me. What will happen if I miss a…