A.K. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am interested in purchasing a condo, with a basement, adjoined by a spiral staircase. Town Hall says they are considered two separate units, with two deeds. The basement is considered a storage area, although someone installed a shower and heat. Common charges are huge for…
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HOA, LLC, Back taxes, My, Oh, My!
L.S. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello, Mr. Condo, Our condo HOA has just received notice that the original developer never dissolved the LLC that was set up in order to sell the individual units approx 7 years ago. The document suggests that the HOA is responsible for the $250/year tax to…
Condo Owner Feeling Ripped Off Over Ripped Up Flooring
D.W. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We tore up old carpet and tile when we moved in to our condo. We put laminate flooring down only to find that the laminate cracked and squeaked. We were told by the management that the concrete floor was their responsibility. So the laminate floor…
Who Pays for Association-Caused Water Damage in Condo?
W.B. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo sustained water damage inside my home by the negligence of the association. They admitted fault and in one email offered to file an insurance claim or pay the difference between my deductable and the actual damage. I received 3 quotes that detail the repairs…