.P. from Wake County, North Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, Power washing siding and bricks. All units have open deck units. Sent email to remove all items from patios, front entrances etc. Why am I left with my 6 ft by 13 ft patio/deck to power wash? Mister Condo replies: J.P., I am sorry that your…
Category: Board
Must Condo Director’s Name be on Condo Title?
W.T. from Delaware writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a person whose name is not on the property title be on the Board of Directors? Mister Condo replies: W.T., that depends on the condo’s governing documents. Some documents have specific requirements about who is eligible to run and serve on the Board. Some are absolutely silent…
Condo Board Nepotism Alive and Well
C.B. from Palm Beach County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our complex is almost 50 years old, we more than 200 units on about 6 acres. Our maintenance man has been here 21 years, and for about 10 years, he has gotten bids on any work that needed done here; going directly to the paver,…
Condo Special Assessment Levied 3 Years in Advance of Project
M.W. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How far ahead can a Condo Association collect assessments for an upcoming major expense (Roof replacement). Our Board would like to assess owners 3 years ahead of the expense, can we do that? Mister Condo replies: M.W., as long as the rules for levying and collecting the…