R.K. from Orange County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, My HOA Board is granting common area to residents for their A/C condensers. My CC&R’s do not have a provision to grant common area or easements to members. The Board’s response is that they are granting the common area under Davis Stirling Civil Code 4600, which…
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Majority Condo Owner Wants to Self-Manage
P.L. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own 40 out of 68 units at my condominium association. There are 7 buildings with each building having a vote. I own 4 buildings completely and 2 units in another building of 10 condos. We’d like to self-manage. Do I need certifications? Do I need majority vote OK from…
Condo Security Light Aimed at Owner’s Window
A.N. from Trumbull County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, My association at my condo installed a security light on the building, right next to my bedroom window. It illuminates the entire building and shines around my light blocking window shades. Can they do that? They refuse to make this a motion detecting light, and I’m…
Local Businesses Leaving Flyers on Condo Doors and Entrances
D.M. from Horry County, South Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have an ocean front condo in Myrtle Beach, SC. About 80% of the 300+ units are on a rental program. We use ours every weekend. The problem we have is with nearby restaurants putting their menus or flyers underneath our door or between the…