C.W. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo has a deck off the kitchen and a lower level with sliding glass doors to an area which includes the space under the upstairs deck. We want to build a patio in the outdoor space under the deck and in front of the sliding…
Month: July 2020
Alternative to Condo Alternative Dispute Resolution?
K.R. from Orange County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a homeowner in a condo development. I recently had an IDR meeting with my BOD to resolve 2 issues: #1 granting common area to select members, #2 allowing a homeowner to enclose a balcony (homeowner completed HMA but request was denied, against CC&R’s and…
HOA Changes Rules for Boat Slip Ownership
J.D. from Carroll County, New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own home in POA/HOA. 400+homes, 200 lots, 60 docks/slips. Board has recently changed “member” to mean slips can be handed down thru generations locking out newer owners from ever having access to community property. Mister Condo replies: J.D., I imagine 60 boat slips for…
Are Condo Complexes Required to be ADA-Compliant?
D.B. from Kootenai County, Idaho writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are condo complexes required to be ADA compliant? Mister Condo replies: D.B., great question! As you know, I am not an attorney so please consider my response as a friendly reply. You might want to seek out the advice of an attorney for a legal opinion…