J.P. from New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am planning to sell my condo soon. One of my fellow owners is deeply behind on HOA fees. There’s a law suit pending. I’m told this could hold up my selling. I’m in Brooklyn. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Mister Condo replies: J.P., I am…
Month: April 2017
Condo Board’s Ability to Make Capital Improvements Without Unit Owner Vote
R.J. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am living in a condo where the condo board has decided that we’re getting the decks enlarged. They claim “everyone wants this done,” but no such formal vote of the unit owners was ever taken. I know that a number of unit owners do not…
Can the Condo Association Issue Fines and Fees for Unpaid Condo Fines and Fees?
M.D. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the Association impose fines for unpaid late fees, fines, etc., if they are not paid within a certain time period? For example, we have a few owners who have refused to pay late fees and fines, going back several months. Association wants to come up with a…
Timing of Special Assessment Hampers Condo Unit Sale
W.L. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo is under contract and set to close very soon. I just received a notice about a week ago of a meeting of the owners to approve/disapprove an assessment of $750,000 ($7,500/unit). I immediately notified the buyer’s agent and invited the buyer to attend the…