D.M. from Miami, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a single house in a gated community with a HOA that I pay monthly dues to. The HOA hired Florida Power and Light (FPL) to place street lights throughout our community. Back in 2016, the street light that was supposed to be placed 5…
Month: December 2019
Condo Association Acts Against Delinquent Owner
A.M. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, My father is behind on maintenance fees. The condo association said it’s working on being able to take away the assign parking spot and have the car towed. Is this legal and wouldn’t that be grand theft auto to tow a car that is registered and insured…
Condo Renters Turn Off Heat; Damage and Chaos Ensue for Unit Owner
D.B. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Earlier this month, our tenants turned off the heat and left for a week. Pipes froze causing extensive damage throughout our condo. Our insurance company only paid us for bills we paid: the plumber to replace the broken pipes and for our personal items (appliances), as the condo…
HOA Board Member’s Hidden Agenda Concerns Unit Owner
B.J. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, An owner who is in violation of the one dog rule is running for the board. If elected she will have a vote on a dog policy issue. I think she should recuse herself from the vote on the basis of self-interest and fiduciary responsibility. Mister…