Legal Question in Consumer Law in Connecticut

Attorney Ethics question

One of our condominium owners has mental problems. With the help of the State, she moved out of her condo (we have no idea how to contact her or her next of kin). She left her place empty. Her attorney decided to move in and presented us with a lease that states he pays her $1.00 per month for rent. We do not believe she knows about the lease nor does her family. He refuses to tell us how to contact her. The R.E. contract expired and the property is no longer up for sale. I don't believe she knows this, since he is her R.E. attorney.

How would a HOA proceed we believe he's taking extreme advantage of her. Do we file a grievance against him?


Asked on 6/08/09, 4:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

Re: Attorney Ethics question

I'm not clear on what the real issue is.

Is it that you don't want to approve his lease as a renter in the complex? If not, then why not just disapprove it.

So the unit is empty, why should the association care? Doesn't the association have general counsel? If so, why not ask him/her rather than this website?

I'm not sure it's any of the association's business regarding the attorney and his lease with the owner, other than how that relationship effects the other units and compliance with the by-laws.

Just my opinion, of course.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 4:30 pm


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