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By: Andrea Dunn The hearing date is set. Felix has been notified and the Board has done everything right. What’s next? The hearing. Many board members are not fond of the hearing. It is unknown what is going to be said, what evidence is going to be presented and,...
By: Andrea Dunn The Association has the power to fine a unit owner for violating the rules. So, it’s okay to send a note telling them and adding the fine to their account? NO. NO. NO. To quote a phrase from the movie, Mr. Mom, “You’re doing it Wrong”. Doing it...
By: Barbara G. Hager In Connecticut, common interest communities, especially cooperatives and condominiums, often have very limited space allocated to parking. Many complexes were built in the early 1980’s and it seems they did not plan for each unit to have two,...
By: Barbara G. Hager So, it’s Christmas and I want to put up decorations at my townhouse (condo). Can I put a wreath on my front door? Can I put a balloon Santa in front of my unit? Can I string lights on my deck railing? Or did I read somewhere that I can only...
By: Ronald J. Barba The scenario is all too frequent when a board elects one of its members to meet contractors ahead of a major project. Invariably, the board member with the most time on their hands is chosen to contact the contractors and to meet them on site to...
By: Kristie Leff With the cold temperatures now upon us, it is important that associations make sure that non-occupied units are property winterized so that water pipes do not freeze. The reason this is important is because a pipe freeze can cause water damage to...
By: Barbara G. Hager When it comes to satellite dishes and condominium associations, “going with your gut” may get you into legal trouble! If you have lived in your common interest community since the early 1980’s you probably remember the time when the Association...
By: Barbara G. Hager We at Bender, Anderson and Barba P.C. hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. I am thinking today especially about all the board members of our client associations, who work very hard! Thank you for all you do in service to your associations! ...
By: Kristie Leff As social acceptance of smoking cigarette smoking changes, smoking in condos is becoming a hot-button issue. Smoking is not a constitutionally protected right, and more people are becoming aware of the health effects of second-hand smoke. As a...
By: Kristie Leff One of the most important functions of condominium boards is the assessment and collection of common charges. Without a properly funded budget the association will not be able to pay its expense, maintain the property, pay insurance premiums, or fund...