M.K. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the board decide to put a gas fire pit outside in the common area? Mister Condo replies: M.K., unless the fire pit is in conflict with local, state, or federal regulations and as long as it doesn’t violate any governance rules of the association, I…
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Condo Boiler Delivers Dirty Water
M.D. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, A resident in a nearby condo complex is at wit’s end. The water is very brown, and the complex was cited for violation from the Department of Health several months ago. It is common elements that are the problem (the boiler and pipes), and the town…
Condo Board Remediates Contaminated Well Without Vote from Owners
A.B. from Vermont writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo board require the unit owners to install and pay for UV treatment apparatus because of a contaminated well without a vote by members? Can unit owners make a motion at the annual meeting? Mister Condo replies: A.B., I am sorry to learn that your community is…
Misled Condo Purchaser Upset to Learn Washer/Dryer Not Allowed
L.A. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently purchased a condo with a washer/dryer hookup. I purchased a washer/dryer and used it for about a month before I was sent an email from the HOA board that in unit washer/dryers were not allowed as of 2017. Those who had them were grandfathered…