J.P. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Elected trustees are taking actions opposed by a majority of owners and claiming a fiduciary responsibility. Actions which require extraordinary special assessments. Mister Condo replies: J.P., when condo Trustees or Directors overstep their authority and make decisions or spend money that they aren’t entitled to spend under the…
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Who Hires the Contractor Paid for with Association Insurance?
K.G. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had interior damage from ice dams not taken care of by the condo association. The association filed a claim and was paid. They are now saying that I have to allow them to repair the inside damage and that I cannot get my own contractors…
Does Condo Board Need to Report Burglaries to Unit Residents?
M.S. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is a Palm Beach County, Florida condo board prohibited from informing residents about burglaries? Mister Condo replies: M.S., in my opinion, quite the opposite is more likely true. An attorney friend of mine from Florida, named Lisa Magill from the prestigious community association law firm of Becker &…
Changing Unlimited Condo Trustee Term of Service to Limited
M.C. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo docs provide for an unlimited Trustee term of service. Some owners want to change this to a fixed term (let’s say 24 months). The condo docs require 75% owner approval to do this, if 75% of owners agree and make this change how does it affect…