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…
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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…
Condo President Hires Family Member to Work for Association
D.J. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal in Florida for president of condo association to hire their brother to work in the condo’s office? Mister Condo replies: D.J., I am not an attorney so I cannot offer any legal advice here. However, I will say that I am not aware of any…
Freshly Painted Condo Fading Fast
J.M. from Dade County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our units were recently painted (in May 2019). Front door and side window panels are white. However, my front door and side window panels are turning black. I first noticed this in August when it started as a dim shadow. Now it is spreading and is…