Contact Legislators If You Want Important Documents To Be Sent By Certified Mail
Not all condo owners are thrilled with legislation passed that permits condo associations from sending them crucial documents by certified mail. The General Assembly passed a law last year allowing management companies and HOA’s to send documents as regular mail to unit owners. This is just one issue that we have received inquiries about from
Help Keep Confidential Information Confidential
By Gail Egan Our management company included a report in the Owners Monthly Meeting Packet distributed to all owners in our community listing the names and unit numbers of owners who are delinquent in the payment of common charges. Many of us believe this is a breach of confidentiality and our right to privacy. Can
How To Access HOA Records
ONE UNIT OWNER WRITES:I missed our last board meeting and requested a copy of the financial reports.I was advised by our management company I could go to their office [45 minutes drive] and would have to pay $75 for an administrative fee. RESPONSE: Presume this management company does not have a web site to post
Proposed Condo Law Would Cost You Money
By Gail Egan A proposed bill that would increase the costs for Connecticut condo owners has been proposed by Kim Rose, Democratic House Legislator representing the 118th House District in Milford. The idea of proposed Bill No. 5528 is to require HOAs and self-managed communities to provide detailed expenditure notices to the unit owners of
Be Aware Of Cheapest Contractor
Everyone, including condominium associations and unit owners, want to save money. One way to save money is to hire the cheapest contractor. The cheapest contractor, unfortunately, can be unlicensed and/or uninsured. If the contractor causes property damage or someone is injured, the Association or unit owner could be liable. Even if the Association and unit
Did You Know
QUERY: Our condo documents stipulate a $100 fee for a resale packet, our property manager is telling us CIOA “requires him to charge $125.” FALSE: CIOA, Sec. 47 270 stipulates in part…………… “a fee established by the association that does not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars:. The fee established by the Association is $100.
Rules For Board Members To Act Without Meeting
This will address the queries CCOC has received regarding two-thirds consent voting. We believe this should clarify your questions. In 2009, the Connecticut legislature required condominium executive board meetings to be open to unit owners and gave unit owners an opportunity to comment at executive board meetings. A board could act outside of a meeting
Be Careful Buying Into A Small Condo Complex
Here is another reason why not to buy into a small condo complex – especially without a competent property manager: From Carol – There is currently no managemet company in the complex I live in. The board has been running the show for a couple of years now. The president of the board owns 22
Richard Maloney Former Consumer Protection Director Joins CCOC Board
Richard Maloney, DCP Director, Trade Practices for the CT Department of Consumer Protection has joined the board of director of The Connecticut Condo Owners Coalition. Rich Maloney served as a Trade Practices Director for the Department of Consumer Protection until recently retiring from state service after 30 years of ever increasing responsibilities. Gail Egan /
Condo Associations Need To Check Contractor References
On February 12th, Vincent Salzo / Wallingford CT Patch readers of a Wallingford man accused of stealing about $55,000 worth of jewelry from a North Haven home while working as a contractor. A Clintonville Road resident reported to police on Sept. 23, 2017, that about $55,000 worth of jewelry was missing from her home. The
