N.A. from Collier County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a dock (15 years-old) deeded to me. The association decided the dock needs to be at the main walkway level.Rather than raise the dock, it was decided to replace it. Not all docks were replaced just raised. Do they have the authority to replace rather than raise…
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Condo Owner with Multiple Deeded Spaces Seeks Additional Handicapped Parking
B.P. from Sussex County, Delaware writes: Dear Mister Condo, If unit owners have 3 parking spaces – garage and a parking pad with two spaces, are we required to provide a handicapped space for a unit owner when they already have 3 spaces assigned to their unit? Mister Condo replies: B.P., regardless of how many…
Condo Board Uninterested in Noise Abatement
B.V. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condominium recently announced that there will be a very noisy long-term (months) project going on at our property, outdoors. Several of us living closest to the work site have requested temporary sound barriers be erected but the Board has refused our request. Don’t they…
Management Company Selects Contractor Without Condo Board Input
J.W. from Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, We had a burst main water pipe during the recent winter weather. HOA management company wants to use their contractor for the build back, which has no remodeling experience and did a bad job on the tear out. Can HOA force us to use the company they choose?…