R.P. from Chicago, IL writes: Dear Mister Condo, The parking fees at my condo were recently increased. According to our association rules, the increase in parking money can only be used make improvements to the parking lot. The money is going into the general budget. Is that right? Mister Condo replies: R.P., if the funds…
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Condo Unit Owner Turns Common Area Into Work Area!
D.T. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a Condo complex, is my neighbor allowed to use power tools outside in the courtyard? I am assuming this is a common area and it is very noisy and shrill. Our association rules state that “No occupant shall make or permit any noises…
HOA Board Assigning Parking Spaces
T.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have 14 units and 28 parking spaces. The HOA is currently talking about assigning one parking space per unit. Is this a good idea? Mister Condo replies: T.S., management of common resources and elements like the parking lot is the purview of the Board. 14…
Surprise! Your Condo Has Leasing Restrictions!
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…