M.K. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an under 55-year-old purchase a condo in a 55 Senior community for a mother? Mister Condo replies: M.K., typically anyone of any age can purchase a condo in any community. However, residency can be limited to a stated age group as per the governing documents….
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Requirement for Condos to Have Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
D.R. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it a Connecticut state law that condo units need to have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector? Mister Condo replies: D.R., common sense and safety dictate that working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors save lives and should be in every home. Connecticut did pass…
Condo Parking Comes with a Cost
M.B. from Kings County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I bought a unit in a condo building over a year ago and have been interested in purchasing a parking spot in our private lot. There are 54 units in the building, but only about 20 available spots which have been sold out once the…
Board Approves Investor-Owned Condo Unit Sale as Hardship
V.F. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, An Investor just signed a contract to purchase a unit in our complex, we have a bylaw that requires an owner to own a unit for 8 months before “requesting” to lease their unit. Exceptions can be granted for HARDSHIP situations. The unit that was up for sale…