S.W. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Since we are living in the period of COVID, one of the concerns among Board Members is that the Association’s Liability Policy will not cover the Association in the event a resident sues the association because they claim they have contracted COVID-19 from the Pool, Gym…
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Condo Contractor Damages Renter’s Property
A.V. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello! I have been reading your columns and it’s pretty straight. Thanks! For the first time am asking a question. I hope it’s an easy one because it’s a tough one for us. Here it is: We live in a condo with a HOA/property management…
Selective Condo Rules Enforcement
R.W. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can our Board of Directors choose what association rules to enforce? That is, they ignore many of our rules, but then at times arbitrarily pick a rule to enforce. Mister Condo replies: R.W., as hard to believe as it is, the Board absolutely has the…
Condo Owners Wish to “Escrow” Common Charges
V.L. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are 10 owners of a 12-unit condo in a converted schoolhouse. Out of the 10 owners, 5 owners are Board members on a self-managed Board. I am one of 5 non-Board member owners who would like to know what impact, if any, would arise from…