T.K. from San Diego County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Who is responsible for getting the initial water damage inspection done if a unit has a water damage leak on their ceiling? The owner or the upstairs condo? Mister Condo replies: T.K., I am sorry that you are experiencing a water damage problem. I don’t…
Month: January 2020
Condo Board Withholding Association Records to Unit Owners
E.K. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo board has fought me in my request to see our condo Official Records. We went to DBPR Arbitration now we are in court waiting for trial. We do not have the correct amount of reserves. Is it a law if we have over $500,000 we…
Condo Owner Wishes to Build in Limited Common Area
D.P. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m on the top floor of my 45-unit condo. I have a limited common element roof above my unit. The previous owner built a skylight. Is it possible to build additional space in the limited common element? Mister Condo replies: D.P., that is an interesting question….
Foolish Condo Board Members Refuse to Fund Needed Repairs
J.L. from Greenville County, South Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m the president of an 8-unit condo and there are two other Board Members who are not very willing to do much. Our HOA dues are $175/month and we have one delinquent owner. In other words, we are only able to meet monthly expenses. I tried…