C.R. & R.J. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Should we have unit owners handle their own landscaping around their own condos and have unit owners submit a “Hold Harmless” agreement to protect the association from potential lawsuits? Mister Condo replies :C.R. and R.J., this is a question that isn’t discussed nearly enough…
Tag: Volunteer
Qualifications for Serving on the Condo Board
A.K. from Lee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a few positions open for election in the community. I have come across information that our current board president and treasurer co-own a unit together (10% President & 90% Treasurer). The treasurer also owns a different condo in the community, but the current president…
Forcing Condo Board Members to Remain in Service
M.C. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, If the current Board Members’ terms are expiring and there are no new volunteers, can the current Board Members be forced to remain as the governing body? Mister Condo replies: M.C., no they cannot. Volunteering to serve as a Board Member is just that – volunteering!…
Condo Advisory Review Board Sought
A.E. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My board is trying to access me a major maintenance expense in the common area which I have been told by a previous president and the Town Clerk’s office is ridiculous. This board cannot stand to be questioned and many previous long-standing owners have left over their…