R.S. from Missouri writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a condo unit owner for 13 years. I recently experienced my third interior damage leak from rotted siding and decades old flashing. Would the HOA be responsible for the cost of these repairs? My monthly common includes maintenance of the exterior of the unit. Thank you!…
Category: Board
When Does Delinquency in Condo Common Fees Cause Collections?
A.V. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, How many months of condo fees do I need to be behind before being sent to attorneys for collection? Mister Condo replies: A.V., I am sorry you have to ask such a question. I hope your financial situation improves and you get caught up on your common…
55+ Condo Reluctant to Allow Young Family Member Residence
C.D. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo I own for 55+. Recently, my six-year-old granddaughter was removed from her parents by CPS and placed with me do I have to move? Mister Condo replies: C.D., I am sorry that your granddaughter was removed from her parents’ custody. She is fortunate…
If the Condo Keeps Doing What It Has Always Done…
K.G. from Litchfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are fairly new to our three-unit condo community. Two of the units, the ones where the Secretary and the Treasurer reside, are reasonable and interested in a positive and well-governed board with productive meetings. The other unit, in which the long time President resides, there is…