R.Y. from New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, Rules governing in-season remodeling versus repairs. Mister Condo replies: R.Y., I appreciate a person of little words. I have to assume you are referring to “in-season” as the time of year when most residents are around. Ski resorts come to mind as do lake communities where the…
Attorney Advising Condo Board to Assess Exterior Maintenance Costs to Owners
S.C. from Litchfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a planned community. Since its inception in 2005, the exterior maintenance of our buildings has always been the responsibility of the association. That is about to change. The new board has decided, with the help of an attorney, but not one who specializes in…
How Much Can the Condo Board Round Up Fees?
K.S. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our board and management deleted our capital reserves on a roof project and has since obtained a loan for it. We have 3 types of condos with 3 different percentages of ownership. They have increased our condo fees and have also added on a capital reserve fee and…
Unleashed Dogs Creating Mess at New Jersey Condo
S.J. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, What can we do about people who refuse to keep dogs leashed and pick up after them? There are quite a few in my complex and no amount of cajoling in the newsletter seems to work. It’s awful to see poop along the sidewalks and occasionally right…