S.G. from Palm Beach County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, If a board wants to change the % from 75% approval of owners to 50% how much time do they have to get the votes when sent to owners. Mister Condo replies: S.G., two different questions to ponder here. Changing the percentage of unit owner…
Category: Condominium
Condo Requirements for Licensed and Insured Contractors Only
M.V. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello Mr. Condo – first of all – thank you for this service! My question is: In CT does a condo owner need to hire Connecticut licensed and insured vendors/contractors to do extensive work in their Unit. I believe they do, but the Management Company isn’t sure. Thank…
Condo Board Typically Has Right to Know Buyer and Mortgage Details
L.K. from Will County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Does a condo board and/or their management association have the right to see a buyer’s purchase agreement with details of amount buyer is mortgaging, the interest rate limit, closing date? Mister Condo replies: L.K., depending on state law and/or governing documents it is quite common for…
Water Shutoff Needed for Mixed Use Condo
D.R. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am having repairs done to a bathroom. The building has 2 residential units and a restaurant. We have a shared water supply. I have informed the neighbors about the shut off of the water supply. The restaurant owner has refused due to disruption of his business….