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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Questionable Activity from Condo Renter
G.M. from South Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo in a small complex in downtown Charleston, and there are two other condos within the same complex. I’ve rented out my condo to a new individual who moved into the apartment in March. On Friday past, I receive an e-mail from the landlord…
Condo Renter Needs Glass Door Slider Replaced
J.B. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a renter. One window needs replacement sliders. Is the HOA responsible? Mister Condo replies: J.B., that is a really tough question to answer from here. If the condo owns and maintains the windows, then it may be at their discretion to replace them as…
Restricting Outdoor Grill Use for Condo Renters
P.J. from Middlesex County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a six-unit condo with six decks all ground level. We have renters in just one unit who started a grill fire that burnt the lattice between two units. He never informed anyone. Can we ban renters from using outdoor cooking appliances without effecting the…