S.O. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in Illinois, and have lived in my condo for 8 years. Our outside wood decks were repaired in 2011. At that time, the work was all paid for with association funds. Today they are asking home owners to pay $3,000 – $6,000 each because it should…
Month: September 2013
Upstairs Splash, Downstairs Nightmare for this HOA Resident
P.M. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a multi-story condo. In June of 2012, I noticed a warp on the upper corner of my shower walls. I was almost certain that it was caused by a water spill from the unit above mine. A similar incident had occurred a few years ago when…
Ups and Downs Of Special Assessments for Condo Garage Doors
P.H. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a question regarding special assessments and when they can, or should, be levied. The Executive Board of my association is preparing the budget for our next fiscal year. As part of the discussions that I have heard, they are considering approving a special assessment…
Uh-Oh! Condo Board Meeting Without Advising Unit Owners!
F.M. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a board meet to discuss non-confidential issues without advising the unit owners prior to the meeting? Mister Condo replies: F.M., the short answer is “no” with the exception of emergency meetings of the Board which need to be used only in the truest sense of…