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…
Category: Condominium
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…
Kids Playing in Condo Owner’s Front Lawn
K.V. from Duval County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, We own our unit but there are renters, too. When I complained to our condo management company about kids playing on our front lawn, walkway, and small porch, she said that fell under common property. I know about that but we also have a fenced backyard…
Condo Owners Fined for Not Replacing Electric Water Heaters
F.L. from Monmouth County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can condo owners be fined for not changing electric hot water heaters every 10 years in New Jersey? Mister Condo replies: F.L., many associations have requirements for home and unit owners to replace appliances and accessories at periodic intervals. This keeps damage from these items…