M.T. from Iowa writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo in a small HOA with about 18 units. We currently have a non-existent property manager/bookkeeper that has been in charge of running things since the board disbanded prior to my ownership. This manager has not done any repairs other than basic yard work and…
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Condo Association Evicts Dog Owner After 5 Years!
K.V. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’ve been living in my condo for over 5 years. The association has never ever enforced the no dog over 20-pounds rule the entire time. Now I have an eviction notice on my door. Are they able to do that? Can they now kick me out…
Replaced Property Management Company Refuses to Surrender HOA Records to the Board
W.D. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The replaced property management refuses to surrender HOA records to the HOA board. Is that legal? Mister Condo replies: W.D., nobody likes to lose their job, including property management companies. While it is bad form to delay the turnover of association records to either the Board…
Condo’s Casual Way of Doing Business May Deny Unit Owner’s Rights
K.K. from Wisconsin writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are a 4-unit condo in Wisconsin. I am the treasurer. We don’t have a board of directors, we have always been able to figure things out between us. There is a shared driveway and we pay 1 company to plow the snow and do the landscaping. 3…