Articles By George Gombossy
Illinois May Be Setting National Precedent By Judicial Ruling Protecting Condo Owners Who Refuse To Pay Maintenance Fee When Repairs Go Undone
A three-judge panel of Appellate judges in Illinois has made what may turn out to be a national precedent protecting condo owners. The panel ruled that associations are duty-bound to repair and maintain the common elements. Condo owners around the country – including Connecticut – are required to pay their condo maintenance fees even if
West Hartford Hampshire House Meeting Notice: A Model Of Transparency
As an owner of a one-bedroom condo in West Hartford Center which I rent out to a wonderful tenant, I can sleep well at night knowing that the Hampshire House Board of Directors is fairly transparent. This is the reminder I received today by email on tonight’s meeting. How does your complex stack up compared
Case Postponed for Shelton Condo Owners Arrested On Document Theft Charges While Investigating Property Manager
The arraignment for three Shelton condo owners accused of stealing financial documents from the property manager of their complex whom they were investigating for incompetence and double billing was delayed Thursday until later in the month. Joseph Miller, 79, a former board member, Kathy Benedetto, 56, a hospital accountant, and Joan Pagliuco, 66, a travel
Property Manager Claims Shelton Association Condo Owners Intended To Steal His Financial Documents
Copyright 2012 CtCondoNews.com The owner of County Management services in Trumbull said in a telephone interview that he believes the three condo owners whom he had arrested had intended to steal his financial documents and that the incident could not have been a misunderstanding. “That is what we believe,” said Gary Knauf, owner of County
Manatee County Condo Owners Launch PR Campaign To Force Builder To Deal With Their Moldy Homes
A group of 40 condo homeowners have banded together in the hopes that they could pressure KB Home to repair or buy their mold-ridden homes in Manatee County, Florida. The residents purchased their homes about six years ago and blame national home builder KB Home for their mold problems. According to residents their sales contract
Downtown Miami Condo Sales Prices Rose 9 Percent In Second Quarter
Condo owners in downtown Miami as seeing a welcome return to higher prices while shoppers are getting sticker shock. According to the Miami Herald’s Martha Brannigan, the average price of a unit rose from $371,205 last year to $404,927, comparing second quarter to second quarter. “The study by Focus Real Estate Advisors and Goodkin Consulting
Shelton Condo Owners Arrested While Investigating Property Manager They Believe Was Double Billing
Copyright 2012 CtCondoNews.com Three Shelton condo owners who are investigating the property manager of their complex because they believe he billed them improperly, were arrested today after the manager accused them of stealing documents, according to police. Joseph Miller, 79, was the first one arrested today when he turned himself in to Trumbull police after
Meriden Condo Owner Testifies About Need To License Property Managers
Testimony is being given today at the Ct General Assembly on two condo “reform” proposals. Doreen Camp, who lives in the Meriden Sterling Village complex and at one time was a board member, said in her written testimony that requiring the licensing – instead of just registering – of property managers should help protect condo
Connecticut Condo Horror Stories: The Inside Scoop From The Man Who Led Investigators To Bill Padding
Written testimony from Connecticut condo owners seeking passage of legislation to level the playing field between them and board of associations, their property managers and attorneys is being submitted now in preparation for Thursday’s public hearing on House Bill 5536 that would require licensing of property managers. CtWatchdog has obtained the written testimony of Kevin
America Becoming Land Of Renters
The number of Americans living in their own homes is at a 15 year low as more of us discover that renting is cheaper and easier. Despite record low mortgage rates, Americans don’t have the higher down payments now required by banks or their credit ratings are shot. That goes double for condos as banks
