G.B. from Seminole County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have, by order of our county, to have one way driving into our property. I have lived here for over 20 years. In the last 5 years, we have tenants and visitors driving the wrong way even with the posted signs and arrows painted on pavement. I…
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Lower Level Condo Expansion Sought
C.W. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo has a deck off the kitchen and a lower level with sliding glass doors to an area which includes the space under the upstairs deck. We want to build a patio in the outdoor space under the deck and in front of the sliding…
Alternative to Condo Alternative Dispute Resolution?
K.R. from Orange County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a homeowner in a condo development. I recently had an IDR meeting with my BOD to resolve 2 issues: #1 granting common area to select members, #2 allowing a homeowner to enclose a balcony (homeowner completed HMA but request was denied, against CC&R’s and…
HOA Changes Rules for Boat Slip Ownership
J.D. from Carroll County, New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own home in POA/HOA. 400+homes, 200 lots, 60 docks/slips. Board has recently changed “member” to mean slips can be handed down thru generations locking out newer owners from ever having access to community property. Mister Condo replies: J.D., I imagine 60 boat slips for…