J.J. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, One of the owners is suing the association. We, not the association, are running out of money to pay the special assessment. The suit has been going on for three years. Lawyer fees are over $200,000.00. and no end is in sight. We don’t want to…
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Common Fees After a Fire Without Use of the Condo
D.L. from Litchfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We live in a mid-sized condo complex in Litchfield county. Unfortunately, we had a fire last July that destroyed 4 units in one building. One of the residents of the destroyed unit is challenging paying her condo fees, and wants a waiver stating She has not…
New York City Condo Windows Taking Much Longer than a New York Minute!
K.M. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, I need to replace my windows. I’m on the 20th floor of a NYC high rise on the Hudson River – facing the river. The windows are 30 years old and rotting. One is visibly broken at the frame- separating from the glass and crazy bursts…
Pigeon Netting is for the Birds at this Condo
S.B. from Puerto Rico writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo board here in Puerto Rico voted to put in a pigeon net that obstructs my ocean view. The net was put in without alternative techniques considered and with no pre-approved net designs and with no notice to or informing of affected parties such as myself….