S.H. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is one of the condo owners allowed to pay themselves for watering the plants? Who is allowed to hire a gardener on behalf of the HOA? Mister Condo replies: S.H., it is typically not allowed to pay HOA members for “work” they perform on behalf of…
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Leasing a Condo in a Restricted Association is a Bad Idea!
C.W. from Utah writes: Dear Mister Condo, My husband and I just bought a condo and after reading the governing documents there is a restriction on renting our unit. There isn’t a short term vs. long term and not much insight into the restriction other than unit can’t be rented. We want to know if…
Condo Board Member Charged for Association Records Inspection
R. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Should a board member have to pay a fee to see association records? For instance, 1099-NECs to find out if they were filed properly or if at all, or copy of insurance contract applications (to see if there were material misrepresentations made). Or see all e-votes…
Is a Firepit Owned by Condo Association a Problem Waiting to Happen?
B.P. from New York State writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is a firepit owned by Condo association a problem waiting to happen? Mister Condo replies: B.P., yes and no. Fire pits are one of those highly divisive issues in many condominium associations. On one hand, any amenity or feature that could potentially cause damage to an…