C.C. from Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a year-old dog and I am a very responsible dog owner; always clean up after it and try my best to follow condo bylaws pertaining pet. However, recently, I’ve had a contentious issue over where I can let the dog out. The condo association has strict…
Month: September 2019
HOA Rules Violation Letters Are Not Enough
J.H. from Boston, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a resident who doesn’t conform to HOA rules and Regulations, and they have been notified of violations for over a year, month after month. What can a good HOA do if the Bylaws state that “A Large Dog over 35 lbs in not permitted”, “All…
Small Condo Board Makes Big Decisions
J.L. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, The association Board of 2 people decided to let another developer remove a wall that is protecting our units without our OK. We got several signatures saying we don’t want this to happen but the board is receiving $20,000 and say they have made the decision. We think…
Who Votes on the New Condo Manager?
S.H. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do all unit owners vote on a new condo manager? Or just the board? Mister Condo replies: S.H., that is an interesting question. The Board, not the unit owners, negotiate the management contract and would be responsible for hiring a new condo manager. The unit owners get…