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…
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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…
Bay State Condo Owner Questions Sunshine State Condo Laws
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…
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…