Lost in Lauderhill from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condominium board has paid a lot of money to our attorney for a change in our by-laws which alter the “Super Lien” status in our condo in Florida. They changed the by-laws to read that the bank’s must overlook the state statutes where we receive the…
Search Results for: attorney
How Much Can an HOA Collection Attorney Charge?
M.R. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the laws on what a collection attorney for HOA can charge you? I paid in full. I was behind due to COVID and no work. They cashed my check and then sent a demand letter. Mister Condo replies: M.R., I am sorry to learn that this…
HOA Board Dealing with Owner Exclusively via Attorney
S.H. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had an issue with my HOA over an irrigation pipe a few years back. After much disagreement with the Board Members and inaction, they sued me because I would not turn the pipe on because they promised to fix the system and did not….
Attorney Advising Condo Board to Assess Exterior Maintenance Costs to Owners
S.C. from Litchfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a planned community. Since its inception in 2005, the exterior maintenance of our buildings has always been the responsibility of the association. That is about to change. The new board has decided, with the help of an attorney, but not one who specializes in…