N.H. from San Francisco, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have an 8-year-old child living me. I live in a 1-bedroom condo/co-op. I’ve been on a transfer waiting list into a two-bedroom since I was 6 months pregnant. They’ve moved other people into and around the community. Yet, I’m still waiting. When I asked my…
Month: May 2020
Bad Boy! Condo Owners Pet-Sitting Gig Angers Association
J.C. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am month to month in a New York City condo for the last 4 years. I take care of a couple of my friends’ pets when they go on vacation. Two nights ago, as I walked into my building the doorman told me a dog…
Asbestos Dumped Into Condo Trash Bin
D.S. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a contractor on-site demolishing common area tile. He has a very large metal bin 8′ x 20′ that is on our property (which I assume he is charging us for) that he is using to put the demolished material in. It is open…
Condo Committee Member Voting on Own Request
R.M. from Riverside County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, If a condo architectural board member is in violation of the condo rules and asks for an exception, is that member allowed a vote and the matter? Mister Condo replies: R.M., ah, the joys of volunteering to serve only so that you can benefit yourself! Unless…