V.E. from Nevada writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a Condo unit in Northern Nevada. The H.O.A. is trying to get residents to park in their garage and driveway instead of the visitor parking area. This has become a problem as we have many renters here that use their garage for storage instead of…
Month: December 2013
Is Gifting Condo Residents Who Volunteer a Good Idea?
A.C. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo association board use association funds to “gift” residents who volunteer? (i.e. the garden committee did a great job this year so let’s vote to give them a gift card to Max Downtown this Christmas) It doesn’t seem like it would be appropriate for…
Can the Association Foreclose on my Condo if there is no Mortgage?
J.R. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own my condo outright; no mortgage. I owe condo fees. Can the association foreclose on my condo if there is no mortgage? Mister Condo replies: J.R., you bet ya! Non-payment of common fees is a big no-no in the world of community association living and…