M.L. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My HOA is claiming that my skylight is a “Limited Common Element” and therefore I the owner is responsible for replacing it. I am disputing this because I believe that the roof is the Association’s responsibility. I remember reading that HOA Boards were being ordered to bear…
Month: May 2020
Compassionate Collection of Delinquent Condo Fees
J.D. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am Treasurer for my property. We are not a co-op. A unit owner cannot afford to pay monthly maintenance or assessment fees. The owner has stated such and sees no way they ever will be able to pay. The owner does say they will try…
Should an HOA Owner Be Hired to Manage the Property?
K.I. from Manatee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an owner start a management company and then be hired by the association as property manager? And keep the business address as the common building? Mister Condo replies: K.I., I can see you are concerned that the association may be improperly managed by an owner…
The Case of the Missing Condo Reserve Fund!
R.H. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I moved into a condo complex two years ago. At that time, the reserves were around $180K. I became the president of the board in January, 2019. I am now looking over financial records from 2015-2018. Our reserves went from $379,104 to 214,345 during that time….