M.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are considering buying a condo which has 2 bedrooms. We thought to set the kids in the bedrooms and transform the dining room into our “bedroom”. We were thinking to install some sliding doors to enclose the dining room – they could be just sliding…
Month: May 2018
Board Cites “Attorney/Client” Privilege in Questionable Condo Document Amendments
E.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Board of Directors are amending our documents without the required 75% of the membership. I was told that two legal opinions were obtained by the BOD stating they have the right to do so. When I requested a copy of the legal opinions, the Management…
Who Wins Tied Election Between a Condo Owner and a Board Member?
S.F. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, According to the NJ Condo act, who wins an election between a condo owner and a Board member if there is a tie? Mister Condo replies: S.F., I am not sure that the New Jersey Condo Act addresses such an issue. Typically, the association’s governance documents spell…
Condo Resale Disclosure
P.E. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the disclosure laws in New Jersey for the resale of a condo? Mister Condo replies: P.E., I am not an attorney so I cannot give you a legal answer here. You should speak with a qualified attorney in your region to get a legal response…