J.D. from Carroll County, New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own home in POA/HOA. 400+homes, 200 lots, 60 docks/slips. Board has recently changed “member” to mean slips can be handed down thru generations locking out newer owners from ever having access to community property. Mister Condo replies: J.D., I imagine 60 boat slips for…
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Are Condo Complexes Required to be ADA-Compliant?
D.B. from Kootenai County, Idaho writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are condo complexes required to be ADA compliant? Mister Condo replies: D.B., great question! As you know, I am not an attorney so please consider my response as a friendly reply. You might want to seek out the advice of an attorney for a legal opinion…
Downstairs Condo Neighbors May Be “Breaking Bad”
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…
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…