H.H. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo building where there is one owner of the whole building. Water is included. Recently, he said I was using a lot of water (because neighbor said she heard my shower) and if it continues he will charge me extra. There is only one…
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Disabled Vet Displaced as Condo Association Forecloses on Landlord
J.M. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, My situation is an unusual one. My landlord has accumulated $5000 of assessment fees and the association has just given me a summons (served by a sheriff) of a court date in one week for eviction. I am a disabled veteran who has been living here…
Condo Landlord Refused Ductless HVAC Installation
M.S. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I would like to install the ductless cooling and heating systems (18 and 36 BTU each) in my 2-bedroom condo apartment. However, my condo manager and some of the other tenants of my condo are against it. How can I do it legally? Mister Condo replies: M.S., I don’t…
Condo Landlords Upset with Association’s $500 Monthly Rental Fee
N.C. from Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, Owners who rent are charged $50 each 3 days for common property upkeep. No extra services offered to owners who rent. Documents read common property upkeep paid by assessment. Common property damage to be paid by owner responsible. Condo lawyer ruled owners who rent can be charged a fee…