T.N. from DuPage County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, When we purchased our condo, brand new, back in 1991, we had the option of purchasing skylights for our unit. We declined because of the maintenance issues down the road. I believe we may be the only one of 18 units without skylights. The board which is…
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Condo Driveway Responsibility
D.M. from Mahoning County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, Who is responsible for driveways in condos in Ohio? Mister Condo replies: D.M., that answer is as varied as your condo governing documents although driveways are quite often common or limited common elements quite often maintained by the condominium association. Exceptions might be exclusive use driveways….
Coop Owner Questions Rules About the Definition of Family
J.D. from Indian River County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is a biological grandchild considered immediate family by Florida law for HOA or condo associations or as in us a Co-op? Getting mixed answers. Our management company says they are not but the law definitely seems not so specific… Mister Condo replies: J.D., since I…
Questionable Rise in Condo Delinquency Noted by New Board Member
A.D. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a newly appointed at-large Board Member (filling a vacancy from a Board Member who has left the community). We have almost 300 units at our condominium. Reviewing the Monthly Financials at my first Board meeting, I can see that 20 unit owners are 30…