R.K. from Mercer County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo unit and live in it. The building has 3 floors and each floor has 4 units.The adjoining walls are fire resistant. Every 5 years, the condos are inspected by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). But the DCA site says that if:1. the building…
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Ho! Ho! No! Condo Wants to Restrict Holiday Light Colors
M.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can we restrict the rules for Christmas lights to be white only? Mister Condo replies: M.H., yes, you can but you’d best get a feel for what the community wants before your arbitrarily set any type of holiday lighting policy. Also, be very careful in…
Is the Condo Board Responsible to Maintain Property Values?
C.C. from Washington, D.C. writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it the board responsibility to maintain property values? Mister Condo replies: C.C., great question! My answer is “yes and no”. The reason is that property values are determined by more factors than the Board can control. If unemployment spikes in your region and demand for housing…
Condo Wants Tenant Accused of Theft Within Association Evicted
G.W. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a board compel an owner to throw out a tenant if said tenant has been caught stealing property from another owner? Mister Condo replies: G.W., it depends on the governance documents and/or local, state and/or federal law as they effect the rights of the tenant and…