S.B. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, My husband purchased a condo in Florida. I do not wish to occupy the condo at any time. I may visit for a weekend. However, I don’t see it happening more than once or twice a year. The condo association is now mandating I complete a background check…
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Condo Owner Seeks to Beautify Common Grounds
D.D. from Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo. In the front of my unit, all you see is the garage and one window, then a small flowerbed and sidewalk leading to my walkway. How can I make the flower bed look good? Mister Condo replies: D.D., generally speaking all plantings in the…
Condo Has Deeded Decks Supported by Commonly Owned Columns
C.L. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own 1 unit of 5-unit condo. There is a deck structure with decks for 3 of the 5 units. These decks are part of the units which they abut, they are contained in deeds of those units. Condo docs specify that all maintenance, repair, or…
California Condo Unit Owner’s Air Conditioner Damaged
C.S. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo air conditioner was recently damaged by a vendor but the vendor won’t step up for responsibility of damage. The association has paid for repairs to date but the unit is damaged beyond repair. The association has refused to pay full value only prorated value for 1/3rd…