R.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello! Is it allowed to install a video surveillance system on private areas in a condo? Does someone need to monitor the picture? Can someone request to access the recordings? Thanks a lot! Mister Condo replies: R.H., Many condominium and homeowners associations install and use video…
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Improper Notice of Condo Board Meeting Leads to Questionable Actions
J.M. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our board chairperson sent an email on a Thursday for Board members to meet the next evening at 7:00 PM to go over the agenda items that would be presented at the monthly condo meeting of owners. The list of agenda items was provided. Of the 7 members,…
Condo Drama of the Highest Order
H.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We had a pipe freeze of our sprinkler system in a unit that was under foreclosure. The Property Manager took no preventive action prior to a severe cold snap to ensure the utilities were on in the foreclosed unit. The Property Manager resigned effective 4/30/15 during…
Condo Owner Cited for Kitchen Remodel Done Years Prior by Previous Owner
R.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the HOA cite the current owner for an architectural change (remodeled kitchen) done by a previous owner? Is there a statute of limitations on such issues? The CC&Rs do not clearly say that the current owner is at fault. Does it make a difference if…