E.F. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can Condo Declarations be modified? Mister Condo replies: E.F., yes and no. The documents that actually define the association are terribly difficult to amend and for good reason. The Declaration actually defines the condominium and the association. all of the transaction that have occurred since the…
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Condo May Need to Rewrite Declaration, Bylaws, and Rules
J.R. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are rewriting all our documents. Where should the processes/procedures be included? Are they just noted as available in our documents so they will be checked or are they actually written in the bylaws? Do all the new laws get written into the Bylaws? Ex: bidding contracts,…
Public Offering Statement versus Declaration – Which Rules?
W.C. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The builder of our condominium published both a Public Offering Statement and a Declaration. The Builder transferred control to an owner board in March of 2003. These two documents have very similar text but there are differences. Which document controls our operation today? If they…
Three Car Limit Creates Condo Parking Lot Confusion
K.D. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello Mister Condo. We have a complex of 5 buildings. Association give right to have no more that 3 vehicles. By rules, one car we should to parking at our garage, one of the front of garage (driveway) but about third car no rules where…