C.G. from Bristol County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I thought the Reserve was the balance left in the bank account. Can you please explain the difference? Mister Condo replies: C.G., the balance left in the bank account is just that – the balance. A Reserve Fund is an entirely separate account or accounts where…
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New Condo Owner Denied Handicapped Parking
K.L. from Suffolk County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I just recently moved in to my new condo. I’m in a wheelchair. I have a disability where both of my legs are paralyzed (due to polio). I have a handicap placard. I have an assigned spot but if someone parks to the driver side I…
Condo Balcony Not Maintained for 30 Years!
R.N. from Norfolk County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Who is responsible for the upkeep of a condo balcony on the 9th floor? Nothing has been done for over 30 years! Mister Condo replies: R.N., 30 years! Wow! That’s a lot of time to forego upkeep! Balconies are either a full-on common element (uncommon), owned by…
Condo Limits Voting Power of Certain Unit Owners
P.A. from Bristol County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a small condo community of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Several of the units are considered affordable units, one of which I live in. It seems when we have an election no one can get in because they do the election by percent of…