R.P. from New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi! Our condo has a common area out back to park our RVs and boats, etc… What legal right does the condo board have to threaten you in writing to prevent you from parking there if you have unknowingly, and not on purpose, broke the rule covering…
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Condo Owner Defies Architectural Standards at Neighbor’s Expense
B.N. from Marin County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, The unit owner below my unit took out a permit to move a washer from one bathroom to the other side by the master bedroom. For 4 months, there has been construction noise. Not only has he installed his dryer next to my bedroom window and…
Elderly Condo Resident Harassed by the Board
A.S. from Miami Dade County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m asking for an elderly person who is constantly harassed by the condominium association. They send her repeated letters threatening with fines for different things like the color of the curtains, despite other neighbors having the same kind. Since last year they are complaining about…
Change in Meeting Time Designed to Keep Condo Owners Away
R.R. from Du Page County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our board is calling a special meeting at 3:00 p.m. instead of the usual evening time. A good amount of the homeowners may not be able to attend, which is why I think they are having it early. Can they do that? Mister Condo replies:…