D.W. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a single family home located in a homeowners association, with no deeded obligations to join the HOA. Can the HOA put a lien on my house for unpaid assessments? Mister Condo replies: D.W., I can only imagine your surprise, followed by your anger,…
Month: October 2012
Landlord vs. Tenant vs. HOA in Florida
T.L. from West Palm Beach, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in West Palm Beach, Florida. Can the HOA make me move if I have lived on property for 6 months? The realtor moved me into this unit in March, 2012 and told me I didn’t need to apply to the HOA. Later, one…
How Are Common Fees Determined?
N.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How are common fees determined? Mister Condo replies: N.H., even though it may seem like a Magic 8 Ball has been consulted to determine a random dollar amount for common fees, I can assure you there is an excellent and highly reliable mathematical formula for…
Condo Flood Damage Repaired but not Prevented!
A.S. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a basement level condo with four windows which I rent out. Water leaked into my apartment from a well with a drain pipe that is located just outside the condo a few weeks ago during a heavy rain. The condo association had the wood…