D.F. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We Have cited and fined a resident for speeding in the Village. We were advised by an attorney that unless we could prove she was speeding by radar, we would have a difficult time collecting any fines. What good is our “no speeding” rule if we…
Tag: Rules Enforcement
Mental Illness Creates HOA Havoc
J.T. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am the Administrative Assistant with a self-managed home owner’s association (HOA). We have a unit owner that is a nuisance to his neighbors, especially above him. He will be up all night, yelling, clapping, talking to another person that is not there, walking up and down…
Correcting Condo Owner Behavior with Fines
A.P. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a medium size, self-managed condominium association. The Board has sent several notices to the Unit Owners regarding the trash and recycling. We have 2 enclosed areas that are designated. Some Unit owners still seem to be having a problem understanding and they have…
Condo’s No Pet Policy Doesn’t Apply to Service Dogs
R.K. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a no-pet policy for renters. A potential renter wants to move in with his service dog. We are being told that legally we can’t refuse to rent to him. Can you please advise? Thank you Mister Condo replies: R.K., services dogs are not considered pets so…