M.H. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association was incorporated 2005. We never thought to ban smoking back then. Now we want to alter declarations / bylaws to ban smoking to future owners and tolerate present smokers. We’re told we need 100% compliance to do this. We’re looking for guidance. Thank you…
Condo Association Delays Hot Water Repair
J.K. from Fairfax County, Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, How many days does the Condo Association have to fix a hot water issue? Mister Condo replies: J.K., I am sorry that you are experiencing a delay with association-provided hot water. I am not aware of any time frame in which the association must fix a…
Unwilling to File Claim for Interior Condo Damage
J.K. from Anne Arundel County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are you familiar with the Maryland Condo Act? If so please advise me on how best to proceed. I recently closed on a condo and soon after a leak in the unit above me caused a flood which affected his unit, an adjacent unit, and my…
Condo Association Refuses to Lift Lien Against Formerly Delinquent Owner
D.M. from Dade County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I did a settlement with my Condo Association back in 2012 for maintenance fees, late fees, lien fees and lawyer fees. I paid the full settlement plus 600 dollars extra on the final payment as of this date they refuse to remove the liens off the units. What…