R.C. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have been experiencing water moisture in the kitchen of my condo. The two walls are indeed exterior walls. The moisture is coming from the exterior I am almost 99% sure and NOT from the unit above. As a result, there is mold growing. I had…
Month: June 2019
Condo Board Paints Siding that Should be Replaced
E.L. from Dutchess County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, My HOA is getting ready to paint the exterior of the units. The siding is T1-11 and it is delaminating as it was 8 years ago when they painted only now it’s even worse. I have requested they replace it and have been met with…
Can Condo Association Use Conference Calling?
V.M. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an Association hold a Notice & Hearing Meeting via conference call with all parties? Thank you. Mister Condo replies: V.M., I don’t see why not, at least, in theory. It would really depend on the legality of virtual meetings and communications as agreed upon by…
Can the Board Establish Reserve Fund If HOA Developer Didn’t?
M.I. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, FS 718 requires the Board to create a budget with funding reserves. Is the same required for an HOA? If the developer did not create reserves in an HOA can the Board do so on its own? Mister Condo replies: M.I., I am not an attorney and offer…