Articles By George Gombossy
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 /
Plainville Condo Treasurer Accused Of Stealing $77,279 From Association
A Plainville woman has turned herself into police on charges that she stole almost $80,000 from the condo association where she lives and had been its treasurer. According to a New Britain Herald article written by Justin Muszynski, Amy Lausier is charged with one count of first-degree felony. “According to the arrest warrant, Lausier made
Looking For Legislative Suggestions For 2017 General Assembly
As we prepare for the 2017 legislative session we would like to invite suggestions from our members. The CCOC executive committee has discussed potential law changes we would like to initiate. But it is important for us to get your thinking before we finalize our agenda. One thing we can tell you now is that
Plainville Property Manager Arrested On Larceny Charges
The owner of the now defunct D&H Management firm in Plainville has been arrested on larceny charges following an investigation into complaints from more than 20 condo associations in Plainville and Bristol of missing funds, according to Plainville Police Lt. Nicholas Mullins “On March 15, 2015, the Plainville Police Department began receiving complaints from several
Connecticut Revokes Registration of Ennis Property Management
By Ct Consumer Protection Department The Ct Real Estate Commission revoked the community association manager’s registration of Ennis Property Management, Inc., on October 7, 2015. The Commission found that Ennis Property Management Inc. identified a condominium roof as storm damaged and then ordered replacement without the consent of the Condominium Association. The Commission further found
CCOC Elects New Executive Board Member
Lynn Jones of central Connecticut has been elected to the Connecticut Condo Owners Coalition Executive Board. Lynn is a lifelong resident of Connecticut and, for the past nineteen years, has been a resident of a common interest community. “I am familiar with the challenges faced by unit owners and homeowners associations. I became involved with
CCOC Leadership
EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT Gail Egan Gail@ctcondonews.com George Gombossy George@ctcondonews.com Richard Maloney Lynn Jones Judy Doneiko, CPA ADVISORY BOARD Atty. George Coppolo Atty. Pat Ayers Legislative Chair Atty. Pat Ayers Communication Chair
IMPORTANT LINKS Chapter 828 Common Interest Ownership Act http://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/pub/chap828.htm Chapter 825 Condominium Act http://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_825.htm FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.asp Department Of Consumer Protection http://www.ct.gov/dcp/site/default.asp License Lookup https://www.elicense.ct.gov/
CAI Legal and Legislative Symposium Scheduled For Oct. 23
The Connecticut Community Associations Institute legal and legislative symposium is scheduled for Oct. 23 in Stratford at Oronoque Village, 600 North Trail. Cost is $50 for CAI members and $75 for all others. “Our professionals will present an array of timely topics which include: Our panel of legal experts will cover topics such as: implementing
