H.F. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Help! My condo association is not paying its bills! What can be done? Mister Condo replies: H.F., that is shocking! If your condo association is unable to pay its bills, it is likely a sign of a very large problem. The annual budget should take into…
Tag: Common Fees
Condo Owner Seeks Association Employee Salary Info
D.U. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo owner demand or file freedom of information form to see how much the maintenance people are paid, that work for the management company? Their salaries are set by the condo association in their budget. I know they are paid well and receiving hefty bonus payments…
HOA Board Ain’t Fixin’ Nuttin!
R.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, 4 months ago, I purchased a duplex which has 3 buildings and 6 owners. I had a hard time getting documents during the sale and did not understand the dynamics involved. The first email I got from the treasurer was on the day the fees were…
Condo Developer Transition Litigation Nightmare
N.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am in a large condo association that was in litigation with the developer when I purchased many years ago. We were never told of the litigation, and strangely enough had no problem getting our mortgage, which was not the case with many potential buyers from…