S.J. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am an original owner of a townhouse condo since 1987 in a Florida condominium of more than 100 units. Ever since conception of this condominium in 1987, every unit has had a security system monitored and paid for through our association maintenance fees. This is…
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Lack of Condo FHA Certification Prevents Mortgage Approval
T.S. from Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am trying to sell my condo townhouse that I have owned for many years. I found a buyer and accepted his offer. Right before closing the lender said that they could not complete the mortgage for the buyer because the condo HOA is not FHA compliant. I…
Can The Board Remove a Fellow Member of the Board for Breaking Rules?
J.P. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, How can you remove a Board of Director member who consistently breaks the rules? Mister Condo replies: J.P., the process for removing a Director is likely outlined in your governing documents. Typically, the Board is not empowered to do so; the unit owners are. It requires…
Can a Board Member from outside the Association be Contracted to Serve?
T.R. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are you aware of any circumstances in which the board of a community association has a “contract” board member? Specifically, a person who is serving as a treasurer, does not own a property in the community, and presumably is paid for his “contract” services in his…