M.H. from Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, My family has been in possession of a condo in Michigan since 1969 at which time the parking spots for this unit and the unit of my neighbor were switched per an agreement. In September, 2000 the neighbor died and gave a written note to my new neighbor…
Month: August 2016
Is It Up To The HOA Board To Decide What Is or Isn’t Acceptable?
C.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If something is not specifically allowed or disallowed in our HOA bylaws (we are a site condo), does that mean it is up to the board to decide whether it is acceptable or not? Mister Condo replies: C.B., the short answer is “it depends”. What it…
Condo Board Requests Removal of 40-Year-Old Decorative Gates
B.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have had decorative gates on my front door for 40 years. Does the condo board now have the right to force me to remove them? Mister Condo replies: B.S., the decorative front gates that have adorned your condo for the past 40 years fall under…
Condo Parking Lot Repairs Leaves Unit Owner Without Nearby Parking
R.L. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have lived in a condo for four years and was assigned two parking spots; one in the front, and one in the third row assigned numerically. They just assessed the owners for repairs on the parking lot. After they finished they reassigned my spots with…