P.W. from Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am in dispute with my condo association with regards to my door color. They want all exterior doors to be a dark brown color. My question is, when a decision is made for all co-owners to change their door color, does a vote need to take place…
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Architectural Problems Replacing Condo Windows After Fire Damage
A.W. from Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, I need help with a looming situation regarding a design change due to code on some windows that must be replaced due to a large fire in a large 2-level building. As you have mentioned, declarations & by laws require architectural conformity. Hard to understand but code does…
Volunteer State Condo Issues, Part 3
(Editor’s note: The first two questions from this reader appeared in October of 2013. For a refresher please view these questions and answers at https://askmistercondo.com/volunteer-condo-leader-issues-in-volunteer-state/ and https://askmistercondo.com/volunteer-state-condo-issues-continue/) C.P. from Tennessee writes: Dear Mister Condo, Here I am again! I appreciate the information you gave me before regarding our problems with the HOA board here in…
Condo Neighbor Remodeling Blues…
B.J. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently purchased a condo unit in a high-rise building (first time homeowner, very excited). The unit is over 20 years old so I decided to update the kitchen and bathroom before moving in. I’ve been complying with the condo’s HOA rules regarding renovation and noise level….