C.T. from Fairfield County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a high-rise condo in a retirement community. I would like to install a walk-in tub in my unit on a top floor. The association has deferred my request citing the need for more research. Can they deny my request even though the by-laws…
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Reversing Condo Short-Term Rental Restrictions
K.M. from Duval County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our 5-person board lowered our minimum rental term from 12 months to 30 days in 2016 without it being put before all the 28 units owners or even on the agenda. It is an amendment to the official condo documents now. Now that we realize it, most…
Who Needs to Go; Property Manager or Condo Board?
S.G. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do we get rid of our property manager before his contract auto renews in January, 2021? Not sure how many board members feel the same because they are elderly and have lived here for years. Can we get a signed petition from all the…
Condo Rule Breaker Loses Use of Amenities
R.P. from New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi! Our condo has a common area out back to park our RVs and boats, etc… What legal right does the condo board have to threaten you in writing to prevent you from parking there if you have unknowingly, and not on purpose, broke the rule covering…