S.A. from Montgomery County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 100-unit high rise that is 50 years old. It was built with a whirlpool as an amenity for all owners. It went into disrepair 12 years ago and was not fixed. What are the current recommendations and public health issues related to…
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Condo Association Attorney Must Report Owner Inquiries to Board
E.P. from Wayne County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, If some residents want to privately ask questions of the association lawyer regarding the cancellation of the annual meeting (with no cause given), is it the lawyer’s responsibility to notify the Board of Directors? Mister Condo replies: E.P., the association attorney is employed directly by the…
Condo Board’s Ability to Purchase Bulk Cable Service for All
D.H. from Pinellas County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our by-laws or declaration does not provide for the association to provide cable service for all condo residents and now the board wants to subscribe to cable and adding it to the maintenance fee without a vote. The property management says it is just like a…
Who is Responsible for Exterminating Condo Mice?
P.O. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association refuses to treat mice in a building of three connected townhouses. They say it’s a unit problem not a condo issue. We feel it’s a maintenance issue. What say you? Mister Condo replies: P.O., mice infestations are no laughing matter. Many buildings in in the…