J.A. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am in the midst of buying a condo. My unit is on the top floor thereby requiring me to climb a flight of steps to get into my unit. My husband has a problem with balance. Can an association deny me putting in a chair…
Category: ADA
HOA Demands Handicapped Renter to Change Vehicle Parking
K.S. from Los Angeles, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m a renter with a disability placard. Lived in a HOA community 4 years without an issue. The Property Management company is stating that I must park my vehicle in an enclosed single garage that is assigned to the unit I rent. The SUV I drive…
Condo Owner with Multiple Deeded Spaces Seeks Additional Handicapped Parking
B.P. from Sussex County, Delaware writes: Dear Mister Condo, If unit owners have 3 parking spaces – garage and a parking pad with two spaces, are we required to provide a handicapped space for a unit owner when they already have 3 spaces assigned to their unit? Mister Condo replies: B.P., regardless of how many…
ADA Versus Condo Conformity
R.R. from Cameron County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, I bought a condo and that is not handicap ready. I need to build a full wheelchair bath room, but I have to move the back door. I was told that HOA will not let me move the back door 36 in. to the side because all the condos have…