T.B. from Minnehaha County, South Dakota writes: Dear Mister Condo, How can you file a complaint against a board that is out of control in South Dakota? Mister Condo replies: T.B., I am sorry that you have a Board that is out of control. I am not aware of any state-wide governing body that oversees…
Category: Condominium
Transitioning Condo Property Manager Taking Too Long
D.S. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are there any laws in Connecticut regarding changing property managers? What do outgoing property managers have to provide the new property managers by law? Mister Condo replies: D.S., I am not aware of any “laws” regarding changing property managers. The association (a not for profit corporation)…
Can Condo Owners Grandfather Rental Units Again?
S.S. from Sarasota County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Only 10 of 61 units owners can rent their units because in 2002 they voted in a no rental policy for all future owners while maintaining (grandfathering) the right to rent for themselves. Fast forward to 2021. Our association will soon vote to amend our rental…
Condo Common Fee Delinquency Calls for Effective Collections
S.M. from Franklin County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, There are a lot of common fee delinquency problems due to a poor previous management company. My question is how do we collect effectively? Mister Condo replies: S.M., relying on your management company to collect delinquent common fees really isn’t a sound strategy unless the management…