S.D. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Here is a strange one for you. For 10 years, I have owned a unit which is located above another unit which was bought by an ‘investor’ and rented for the last 2 years. The previous owner was lovely & there were no problems, no noise. I could…
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Perils of Purchasing Condo Units “Under Construction”
M.L. from Aransas County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our 100-unit condo complex has been “under construction” since 08/2017 after Hurricane Harvey. Shockingly, there are less than 25% of the units to punch list. We still have many buildings at studs. Our master policy has paid almost $15 million and, from what I understand, the…
Condo Board Conducting Closed Meetings at Board Member’s Home
U.S. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Re: Working Session meeting of the BOD – Is it legal for the BOD to conduct closed (not opened to association members) meetings held in a private unit of one of the BOD members to discuss Association’s affairs? The community is not notified about the date, time, location,…
Leftover Money from Condo Hurricane Insurance Payout
B.B. from Collier County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association received funds from an insurance claim filed regarding hurricane damage. Included in the claim were windows, a roof, and various other items. If the association wants to use some of the funds received in the settlement to purchase new windows for all owners…