B.P. from Miami, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, A group of people in my condo appointed themselves as the governing board and have removed mail and checks from the condo office. These individuals have opened an account in the name of the Condominium and are holding the monies in that account. Unfortunately, no one living…
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Harassment and Abuse at Small Condo
R.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am an owner in a 4-unit self-managed association. My son and I are under constant harassment from two of the owners for no other reason than disagreement with their ideas for the property. The fourth owner doesn’t want to be involved and therefore is no…
Condo Seeks to Ban Pets for Renters
K.B. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Association allows unit owners to have dogs. Can the Association prohibit renters or lessees from having dogs? Mister Condo replies: K.B., the short answer is “yes” but be careful. I am not an attorney so please accept my advice as friendly. For a proper legal opinion…
Water Damaged Condo Unit Owner Reluctant to File Insurance Claim
B.L. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I purchased condo a little over a year ago. Previous owner remodeled bathroom. Work was not done properly – causing leak from shower & toilet to unit beneath mine. I should note that owner is not there for weeks & months at a time, so leak went…