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…
Tag: Renting
Condo Renter Serving on Condo Board
S.U. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a non-unit owner serve on the board? Does CT condo law allow condo’s OCCUPANT/TENANT, who is not a unit owner, to serve on the board? Association’s Bylaw states that board shall consist of five persons, majority of whom, shall be unit owners. Bylaw further clarifies that if…
Restricting AirBnB and Short Term Condo Rentals
S.B. from Belknap County, New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association (a quaint, family-centric community) could be a prime target for owners coming in and engaging in AirBnB. We’ve seen it close by at large homes and elsewhere in the town. What’s a good revised by-law strategy to limit the adverse impact of…
Problematic Renter Creates Big Communication Expense for Condo Association
H.S. from Snohomish County, Washington writes: Dear Mister Condo, A number of months ago we hired a new management firm for a 17-unit townhouse condo. The terms seemed reasonable during conversations and going over the contract. It turns out we get charged for any communication, email, phone calls inquiries. Having a problematic renter in our…