M.L. from Washington, D.C. writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo board has updated rules for the building that include: annual fees for renting units, limiting how many units can have renters, and charging for moves in and out of the building. None of these rules were in place when we bought the unit. Had they…
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Condo Renter Accused of Rules Violations by Unit Owner
M.G. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a renter at a condo. An owner is making false complaints about me to the management office. What can I do? Mister Condo replies: M.G., I am sorry to learn that you are on the receiving end of false complaints. No one enjoys being accused of…
Knock, Knock! HOA Says the Townhouse Door Needs to Go!
M.W. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I purchased a townhouse in October of 2014. I got a letter in the mail today stating that my front door is not in compliance with the CC&Rs and that I need to purchase and install a door that meets specs. The door on the unit…
Condo Unit Owner Changes Locks to Block HOA Access
M.A. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The Association I belong to has a problem owner who has repeatedly changed her locks from the Association supplied locks to hardware from a home center. The building is on a master key system to ensure emergency maintenance and repairs can be done if she is…