S.P. from Washington State writes: Dear Mister Condo, While stripping wallpaper from our condo bathroom, we found that the wall is not drywall or plaster. It’s Masonite or a particle board. We are the original owners, so this was a building flaw that was not to code. Who is responsible for having drywall hung? The…
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How to Report a Property Manager for CIOA Violation
R.B. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do I, as a Unit Owner, report a violation of The Connecticut CIOA by the Property Manager? Mister Condo replies: R.B., I am sorry that you have encountered a Property Manager who has violated the Common Interest Ownership Act. Obviously, the first step is…
Borrowing from the Reserve Fund to Fix Condo Building Code Violations
J.C. from Morris County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a Condo Association, incorporated in New Jersey, borrow and pay back money from the Reserve Fund? These funds would be used for building code issues that the builder did not complete. It is for a 300 + unit association with several million dollars in…
HOA Rules Violation Letters Are Not Enough
J.H. from Boston, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a resident who doesn’t conform to HOA rules and Regulations, and they have been notified of violations for over a year, month after month. What can a good HOA do if the Bylaws state that “A Large Dog over 35 lbs in not permitted”, “All…