C.M. from Bristol County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I moved into a very nice 12-unit condo last September. Most of the people living here are retired. Apparently, the manager is negligent, kind of a bully, and always has a reason for not doing something in a timely manner. Another fairly new homeowner and I…
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Condo Board President on Payroll for Management Company
A.K. from Lee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our board president is a paid employee of the management company that runs our community. Is this legal? Mister Condo replies: A.K., I am not an attorney and offer no opinion on the legality of anything. I will say that it is unusual and a clear…
Community Association Manager Licensing Check
A.G. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do you need to provide your state with a current copy of your bylaws and how often if yes? How do we get a new property management company? With 32 units how many votes do we need? How do we find out if the management company has…
Panic Over Panicking HOA Guest Resident
A.G. from New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our newest condo owners are a 55 or older couple with an in-law living with them. No problem there. She is in her mid-80’s. My job on the Board is to manage the facilities and grounds for repairs and maintenance and hire and supervise the workers when…