J.W. from Wayne County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have weeds growing in my front flower bed. The manager and President say it is my responsibility to take care of this. When I sold my house, I sold all my tools for yard work. I am paying $325.00 a month for association fees. They…
Category: Condominium
Condo Contractor Damages Renter’s Property
A.V. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello! I have been reading your columns and it’s pretty straight. Thanks! For the first time am asking a question. I hope it’s an easy one because it’s a tough one for us. Here it is: We live in a condo with a HOA/property management…
Condo Unit Owner Places Video Camera on Common Area
W.S. from Waukesha County, Wisconsin writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a unit owner who has placed video cameras on the common area sidewalk outside his unit. He has these cameras pointed upward towards another unit owner’s balcony. After checking with the police, it is not illegal. Creepy, yes, but not illegal. As the Board…
Selective Condo Rules Enforcement
R.W. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can our Board of Directors choose what association rules to enforce? That is, they ignore many of our rules, but then at times arbitrarily pick a rule to enforce. Mister Condo replies: R.W., as hard to believe as it is, the Board absolutely has the…