I.K. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, The condo association hired the contractor to repair four units after water backup. They started repairs in beginning of December. They completed two units in three weeks and left. Every time I call the contractor to find out when they will start working on my unit, the answer…
Leaky Condo Foundation Makes Watery Mess!
J.D. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo was purchased 5.5 years ago with a finished basement. A year after purchase, the basement flooded. We put in a claim with our homeowners’ insurance, but also entered a complaint with the HOA. They determined there are foundation defects in our unit and…
Condo’s Lack of Reserve Fund Creates Problems Today and Tomorrow!
M.D. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our association is getting bids on a big project. There are not enough Reserves set aside for it. I had assumed the remainder needed could be an assessment or a loan. But in the past our association significantly dwindled reserves for a decorating project, paid 100%…
Weeding Out the Condo Board
J.F. from Macomb County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, How, after decades of living here, can the condo association require me to be responsible for weeding? After years of the landscaping being done by the association, out of the blue, I get an email stating that if I don’t weed I’ll be fined. Can they…