D.B. from Brevard County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our dock was damaged in Hurricane Matthew. All owners were assessed to rebuild. Non-boat/lift owners feel that boat/lift owners should pay more for the dock repair because they use the dock more. Can boat owners be asked to pay more for repair and dock maintenance than…
Condo Association Unwilling to Inspect Unit Owner’s Subfloor
D.A. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m curious to know what the term “upper face of subfloor” means as in “each unit consists of the upper face of the subfloor”, etc. I’m having issues with either the subfloor of my unit or the joists/support below. I’m at the point where my…
Condo Owner Wants to Sell Carport Without Deed
K.I. from Macomb County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo owner sell a carport without deed? Mister Condo replies: K.I., some associations prohibit the sale of parking spaces and carport parking spaces so the first place I would check is the governing documents to make sure it is even allowed. Second, without a…
Closed Board Meetings Upset Condo Owners
A.A. from Morris County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, The New Jersey Condo Act requires boards to have open board meetings when binding votes are made. Would a change to the fine schedule (adding items) be considered a binding vote? Approval of an annual budget? What is the “penalty” if there are no open…