B.B. from Lee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it possible for an HOA to change a common area close to residential units, designated as a “Tranquility Area” containing a quiet sign, plants and benches; to something else? Possibly, something that would generate noise and large gatherings (i.e. fire pit, Cornhole, bocce, horseshoes, pickle…
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Responsibility for Signing Off on Completed Condo Contractor Work
W.O. from Upstate New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, Who is responsible that contracted repair work is done correctly and finally signs off the work done. Condo board or condo manager? Mister Condo replies: W.O., the ultimate responsibility for quality of work lies with the condo board but it is not uncommon for the Board…
DIY Reserve Study for Smaller Condos
B.G. from Cuyahoga County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a 10-unit, 6 single story building Condo. We have no other structures or facilities of any kind, just some simple landscaping. No common utilities. We have waived the Reserve fund requirement. We are reexamining what capital expense we might have, other than roof replacement,…
Bullying Condo Board President Goes Unchallenged
J.D. from Palm Beach county, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our last condo meeting was a disaster. The president and one board member have been bullying and intimidating me, harassing my guests all year. They are a new board and think they can get away with everything, blah blah, you know the story. They called the…