M.B. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a supposed self-managed community but the three-member board has appointed a member of the association to act as managing agent. He collects fees, signs contracts, sets budgets and is being paid monthly. He has no clue about condo CIOA Act or condo…
Tag: CIOA
Unit Ownership Act, Condominium Act, or Common Interest Ownership Act?
C.S. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 100-unit condo in CT built in 1972. I have 2 questions: 1. Do we fall under the Unit Ownership Act or the Common Interest Ownership Act? 2. In CIOA, it states a Special Meeting may be called by unit owners having…
How to Report a Property Manager for CIOA Violation
R.B. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do I, as a Unit Owner, report a violation of The Connecticut CIOA by the Property Manager? Mister Condo replies: R.B., I am sorry that you have encountered a Property Manager who has violated the Common Interest Ownership Act. Obviously, the first step is…
Former Board Member Making Life Difficult for New Board and Condo Contractors
M.M. from Windham County writes: Dear Mister Condo, A resident is prone to harassing our contractors for landscaping and snow removal. He is very resentful that he is no longer on the board and sends us lengthy emails about their shortcomings. Years ago, he used to enjoy kickbacks from contractors who no longer work here….