J.R. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our association is working diligently to do maintenance projects as fast as we can in a complex built in 70’s without burdening owners more than reasonable. We raised fees $50 two years ago. We schedule needed common area upkeep at a responsible rate. We have had a…
Tag: Selling
Condo Board Underinsures Association
M.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo has $25,000 worth of Fidelity Bond Insurance and the banks are requiring $29,700 of this insurance in order to sell or re-finance. My buyer’s mortgage is on hold until the association purchases more…(only cost is $50.00) but they are deliberating on this subject. If…
WHOA, Mister Condo! Not so fast!
(Editor’s Note: This question references and earlier question which can be found at https://askmistercondo.com/what-steps-does-the-hoa-take-to-place-a-lien-on-delinquent-unit/) P.D. from New London County writes: Dear Mister Condo, WHOA, Mister Condo! Not so fast! March 9, 2015, B.B. in Litchfield County asked how to place a lien on a condo unit. You said a lien for an unpaid assessment is…
Small Condo, Big Condo Governance Problem
D.A. from Los Angeles, CA writes: Dear Mister Condo, Question: Can I sue another unit owner for financial damage if I can’t sell my unit? I have a condo in Los Angeles. It is up for sale. One unit owner is contesting the board elections from last September and a special assessment to paint the…