R.P. writes: Dear Mister Condo, Developer ended up buying condos in foreclosure; he said he owns 40 units. How many votes does he have in the association meetings? Technically, he decides who is president and everything else for that matter. Mister Condo replies: R.P., in theory, the developer has the right to vote as defined…
Tag: Voting
Conflicting Opinions of Condo Board Member Conflict of Interest
C.C. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are there guidelines in CT regarding active executive board members who sell real estate and any steps that should be taken to avoid conflict of interest concerns? Mister Condo replies: C.C., conflicts of interest come in two types – apparent and definite. Apparent conflicts of interest are pretty…
HOA President Combines Two Homes into One; Seeks Extra Vote
S.C. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am the President of my HOA (our building has 55 units) and I have a question for you regarding combining two units into one residence. My wife and I have just about completed our project in which we combined our 2-bedroom condo with the adjacent 1-bedroom…
Closed Door Condo Board Meeting Held Without Full Board Allowed
J.G. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The president of our association does not regard the treasurer as a member of the executive board despite the fact that the treasurer was initially elected as a director to the board then appointed treasurer. It is all stated in our minutes. After one year…