H.S. from Snohomish County, Washington writes: Dear Mister Condo, A number of months ago we hired a new management firm for a 17-unit townhouse condo. The terms seemed reasonable during conversations and going over the contract. It turns out we get charged for any communication, email, phone calls inquiries. Having a problematic renter in our…
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Condo Association Attorney Must Report Owner Inquiries to Board
E.P. from Wayne County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, If some residents want to privately ask questions of the association lawyer regarding the cancellation of the annual meeting (with no cause given), is it the lawyer’s responsibility to notify the Board of Directors? Mister Condo replies: E.P., the association attorney is employed directly by the…
Condo Association Must Be Listed on Certificate of Insurance
C.D. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are replacing an AC unit with a licensed and insured company and our board wants this insurance certificate to show the building name as lien holder. Our HOA docs clearly state that the resident/not the association is solely responsible for any damage if caused by…
Property Values Plummet in Poorly Maintained Condo Association
L.S. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What can you do if the management company doesn’t enforce the bylaws of owners the condo complex is turning into such a mess. Damaged windows, ripped screens, garbage on decks, signs in windows. It’s so disappointing. Letter after letter, nothing gets results. Now my property values…