L.B. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo in an 8-unit (4 above, 4 below) building. The new people above me have 3 small children. These children are not parented in anyway whatsoever. I’ve reached out several times to the board and property manager about the endless noise, running, jumping, screaming,…
Category: Condominium
Why Are Condo Monthly Assessments the Way They Are?
Z.G. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can you clarify why condo monthly assessments are based upon percentage of ownership, rather than divided equally among the homeowners (like HOA fees)? The reason I ask is because all fees go towards common area items, such as staff, amenities, building utilities, etc. Percentage of “ownership”…
Unit Ownership Act, Condominium Act, or Common Interest Ownership Act?
C.S. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 100-unit condo in CT built in 1972. I have 2 questions: 1. Do we fall under the Unit Ownership Act or the Common Interest Ownership Act? 2. In CIOA, it states a Special Meeting may be called by unit owners having…
Condo Insurance Policy for Outdoor Items
B.P. from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, I added an awning above my patio. What insurance will cover this? I have an HO6 policy and condo has master policy but I don’t see where either policy covers these items. Also, patio furniture and a grill. Mister Condo replies: B.P., even though you may…