M.H. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is board responsible to contact unit owner about noise coming from upstairs unit? Mister Condo replies: M.H., the Board is responsible for ensuring that you have peaceable enjoyment of your unit, which should be outlined in your governing documents. However, if a neighbor is the one…
Month: June 2022
Condo Board Nepotism Alive and Well
C.B. from Palm Beach County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our complex is almost 50 years old, we more than 200 units on about 6 acres. Our maintenance man has been here 21 years, and for about 10 years, he has gotten bids on any work that needed done here; going directly to the paver,…
Condo Laundry Blues
A.J. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The tenants here got together and bought a washer and dryer. However, it is not a commonly owned item and is not in the bylaws. They told me I had to pay $160.00 to 2 tenants, to use it. The unit owners pay for all the…
Condo Special Assessment Levied 3 Years in Advance of Project
M.W. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How far ahead can a Condo Association collect assessments for an upcoming major expense (Roof replacement). Our Board would like to assess owners 3 years ahead of the expense, can we do that? Mister Condo replies: M.W., as long as the rules for levying and collecting the…