N.B. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are our board members required to post their names and contact numbers where owners can see them? Mister Condo replies: N.B., I am aware of no such requirement and, honestly, if you were volunteering your time to serve on the Board of your condo or HOA, the last…
Is a Firepit Owned by Condo Association a Problem Waiting to Happen?
B.P. from New York State writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is a firepit owned by Condo association a problem waiting to happen? Mister Condo replies: B.P., yes and no. Fire pits are one of those highly divisive issues in many condominium associations. On one hand, any amenity or feature that could potentially cause damage to an…
Who Exercises the Right of First Refusal on a Condo?
A.S. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Who decides in an association regarding the right of first refusal, either yes or no on the resale certificate, the board or the company that manages the association? Mister Condo replies: A.S., most condominium associations have a stipulation that whenever a unit within the association is…
Cracked Concrete Roads at Condo in Developer Possession
R.A. from Macomb County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo is still under the developers control (less then 3 years old and only 50% of the units have been built). The concrete streets are starting to crack due to the heavy machinery traffic that uses our roads. Who is responsible to repair those roads……