J.S. from Orange County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I lease a boat dock from our association which in turn has leased the boat dock property from the state of Florida. It is attached to my condo ownership. Now I am being told that I cannot rent my stall to another owner of a condo…
Category: Board
Condo Board Has Right to Require Particular Brand Name Products
T.W. from Palm Beach County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am renovating and understand the need for sound proofing products underneath flooring. However, my board has specified an underlayment brand name vs a product specification. Can the board dictate a brand name? Mister Condo replies: T.W., architectural guidelines are the purview of the Board….
Conflicting Opinions of Condo Board Member Conflict of Interest
C.C. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are there guidelines in CT regarding active executive board members who sell real estate and any steps that should be taken to avoid conflict of interest concerns? Mister Condo replies: C.C., conflicts of interest come in two types – apparent and definite. Apparent conflicts of interest are pretty…
Roof Repairs Leave Condo Owner Without Noise Protection
E.S. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a top-floor condo and I have several neighbor’s heat pumps directly on top of my unit & a few more very nearby, all on the roof. Recently the entire roof was replaced. The roofers and engineers removed all the platforms, stands, & shock absorption…