J.R. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are rewriting all our documents. Where should the processes/procedures be included? Are they just noted as available in our documents so they will be checked or are they actually written in the bylaws? Do all the new laws get written into the Bylaws? Ex: bidding contracts,…
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Small Condo with Big Governance Issues
G.M. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own one unit out of a 4-unit condo. The owner of the other three units has total control of all funds and will not release to me how much money is in the Reserve. He will not tell me how much the monthly expenses are…
Can We Pay Ourselves for Work Done at the Condo?
E.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our small 4-family has some residents who do most of the chores voluntarily. Snow removal, cleaning of stairwells, taking in and out trash, book keeping, and bidding and supervising special projects have all long been done by volunteers. Unfortunately, only 2 households are ever willing to…
By the Numbers: California Condo Special Assessment
R.W. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Quoting the California Civil Code: 5605.(b) Notwithstanding more restrictive limitations placed on the board by the governing documents, the board may not impose a regular assessment that is more than 20 percent greater than the regular assessment for the association’s preceding fiscal year or impose special assessments which…