B.S. from Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 118-unit condo consisting of numerous townhouses. Recently, our president struck parking restrictions, unilaterally. They were allowing one car on street, the rest in your double garage. Worked well for 15+ yrs. Within 1 year, our landlord properties went from 8 to 25 because of…
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Leaky Slab Likely HOA Responsibility
K.L. from Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, I believe I have a slab leak resulting from an old foundation repair that went poorly. The HOA is responsible for foundation repair. Is the HOA responsible for the slab leak? Mister Condo replies: K.L., regardless of the cause of the slab leak the HOA will likely bear…
Ownership of Condo Oak Tree is Root of Problem
J.W. from Collin County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, We’ve lived in our Condo for over 5 years. We have an enclosed patio/fenced in patio, which I understand is considered a “limited common element” per the HOA CCR. There is a large oak tree in the corner of our patio, it is the same size…
Opening the Condo Pool During COVID
A.C. from Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, Should pools remain closed during COVID? Mister Condo replies: A.C., that is a really common question this time of year as the warmer weather approaches the parts of the country where seasonal pool openings are being considered. To be honest, there isn’t a right or wrong answer here,…