G.S. from Chicago, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in an Illinois Condominium Community with deeded parking spaces. Can the association board charge rent for these deeded spaces? Mister Condo replies: G.S., as a general rule, deeded parking is just that, deeded. It is owned by the unit owner and, therefore, not subject to…
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Guidelines for Condo Visitor Parking
H.A. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can you suggest some guidelines for Visitor’s Parking in Common Areas? Mister Condo replies: H.A., in most associations, the visitor parking areas are owned in common and are under the direct control of the Board. That means the Board is free to adopt rules about how…
Questionable Actions By Strata (Condo) Board
S.O. from Toronto, Canada writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our strata president had her hardwood flooring upgrade secretly paid for by the ownership of our strata. How can we get her to pay it back? Her friends on council voted to pay because the president threatened to sue the strata. Mister Condo replies: S.O., I am…
California Condo Parking Confusion
J.B. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, If the residential parking for my condominiums is first come first serve with no assigned parking, can the leasing office reserve parking for themselves and other residents in that building? Do they have to provide handicap accessible parking for residents also? Mister Condo replies: J.B., almost all condominium…