A.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, About 1.5 years ago, a husband and wife moved into our 16-unit condominium. It was clear from the outset that there was something off with the husband. He looked disheveled, didn’t acknowledge people and walked around in a daze. Roughly 1 year ago, the wife moved…
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HOA Seeking Additional Assessment from Former Owner
P.J. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an HOA increase assessment amount 8 months after I sold condo and deed changed hands? The management co. made an error in what they call the “estimate” of their closing figures which were baked into the sale amount (buyer paid the assessment and price was…
Amended Condo Deed Trumps Board’s Forgetfulness
K.F. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m a New Jersey Real Estate salesperson representing a seller of a Penthouse unit in a 5 story walk up in a 6-unit Condo. When my client purchased her unit in 2009 she was also given an amended deed that included the exclusive right to build an…
Former Condo Board Member Maligned by Fellow Board Member
T.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I was on a condominium board for several years, sometimes having to do two positions. At one point, I was the President and Treasurer. My question is that I wasn’t very good at keeping receipts. I would occasionally give them to the manager. but when a…