D.F. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Bedbugs and cockroaches have become a problem. Is there any standard on who is responsible for paying for elimination of these pests? We have Board Members who says “you brought them in, you get rid of them”. We do not live in a high rise, but…
Tag: Property Management
Condo Repairs Taking Too Long!
I.K. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, The condo association hired the contractor to repair four units after water backup. They started repairs in beginning of December. They completed two units in three weeks and left. Every time I call the contractor to find out when they will start working on my unit, the answer…
Cost to Manage a 12-Unit Condo
A.K. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What would the approximate management fees be for a 12-unit condo association in CT? Mister Condo replies: A.K., smaller condominium associations like yours often have great difficulty finding a professional management company interested in managing their property due to the nature of the small size…
Condo Property Manager is not Treasurer
J.E. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 150+ unit CIOA-ruled condo. Our common charges are collected by the Property Manager.If he is being considered our Treasurer, isn’t that a conflict of interest? Mister Condo replies: J.E., I am not sure how someone is “being considered” the condo association’s Treasurer….