C.A. from Cape Cod, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are currently struggling with the noise level that comes along with a fire pit that the condo trustees planted less than 25 feet from our bedroom window!! We are an end unit and they thought that this would be a great spot. We have tried…
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Condo Association Selling Common Area to a Unit Owner
I.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have an opportunity to buy some common area from our condo association to add to our condo. The common area available for sale is a back staircase. We are wondering if there is a commonly accepted rule for the price per square foot of such…
Majority Condo Owner As Condo Manager Creates Conflict of Interest
K.G. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a member of my condo board. We recently discovered that our management company has not been paying the city water/sewage bill since 2011. They made a few payments but the current outstanding balance is $85K. They’ve entered into an agreement with the DEP to…
Condo Owner Assessed for Uncommon Snow Removal in Common Parking Lot
T.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a unit in a small 12-unit building. The Management Company sent out a special assessment for snow removal this past winter. They said they would like us to pay it by a certain date. I was going to pay it but yesterday they sent…