T.R. from Miami Dade County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My family drove for hours on a Sunday afternoon to celebrate my daughter’s 15th birthday and was not allowed to park in a guest spot because she drives a Cadillac Escalade with the extended back that looks like a pick-up truck. I begged security and offered…
Condo Contractor Should Provide Certificate of Insurance
J.F. from Essex County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do I need to provide a certificate of insurance if I have non-structural, cosmetic work done in my unit? Mister Condo replies: J.F., that all depends on the rules and governing documents for your condo. Typically, all contractors are required to show certificates of insurance. However,…
Condo Contractor Damages Garage Door at Owner’s Expense
K.T. from Washington County, Wisconsin writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a president of an association. I have only been in this position for a year but I have a member who wants us to pay for a garage door repair that the old board refused to pay. The reason she wants us to pay…
Single Condo Building Maintenance Paid for by All Owners
V.S. from Putnam County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association just put in new roofs and walk ways and stone work. They increased the common charges for the work that was done. My question is that not every unit got stone work. I suggested at the last meeting they the units that…