C.S. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, My husband and I are an elderly couple who are not in the best of health. My husband is quite ill and requires a great deal of attention as well as peace and quiet so he may get some much needed rest. The problem is our condo neighbor…
Month: June 2013
Concerned Over Lack of Condo Reserve Fund
D.J. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a new owner in a 6-unit condo association. I am concerned about the lack of Reserve Fund here. I’ve been told that, when asked, the Board has not been able to agree upon setting up any kind of reserve fund for ongoing maintenance and capital…
Chicago Condo Parking Debacle
A.L. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I bought a premium, first floor parking space in downtown Chicago. It is a limited common element, and is assigned to my unit exclusively. I had it rented until recently. Now that it is not rented, I or my daughter would want to use it when we are…
Town Ordinance Allows for Dog Walking on Condo Property
J.N. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Many residents of my condo association believe that the rules ban owners from walking their dogs on common property (the rules are ambiguous about this – they state owners must clean up any droppings left on common property, but they also designate a specific area for dog…