D.P. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m on the top floor of my 45-unit condo. I have a limited common element roof above my unit. The previous owner built a skylight. Is it possible to build additional space in the limited common element? Mister Condo replies: D.P., that is an interesting question….
Category: Board
Foolish Condo Board Members Refuse to Fund Needed Repairs
J.L. from Greenville County, South Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m the president of an 8-unit condo and there are two other Board Members who are not very willing to do much. Our HOA dues are $175/month and we have one delinquent owner. In other words, we are only able to meet monthly expenses. I tried…
Condo Owner Unhappy with Board and Property Manager
T.O. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What is the acceptable time for the Property Manager to respond to a homeowners’ communications/questions/request? Also, our annual homeowners meeting had an agenda and the meeting ran late and 2 items of importance were not discussed. I asked when another meeting would be scheduled to address them, and have…
Condo Renters Turn Off Heat; Damage and Chaos Ensue for Unit Owner
D.B. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Earlier this month, our tenants turned off the heat and left for a week. Pipes froze causing extensive damage throughout our condo. Our insurance company only paid us for bills we paid: the plumber to replace the broken pipes and for our personal items (appliances), as the condo…