R.W. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The screening process for a perspective buyer’s questions and answers are limited. What are some questions the BOD is not allowed to ask you? Mister Condo replies: R.W., the questions are limited for very good reason. The Board does not want to risk being accused…
Category: Condominium
Condo Board Reimbursed for Repairs Paid for by Unit Owner
W.G. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, A unit owner repairs the leaky ceiling in her unit (no personal damage). She sold the unit and moved to another state. Now she heard that the work men who caused damage have paid the board some money. She is demanding to get some of the…
Collect Your HOA Fees!
J.K. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, As a member of our HOA Board, I wonder if you can give me some ideas on what we can do to force homeowners to pay the assessments that are in the arrears. We send a cordial letter after 30 days but we have more than…
What is the difference between a UOA and a HOA?
J.Z. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What is the difference between a UOA and a HOA? Mister Condo replies: J.Z., a rose by any other name would smell as sweet! There are plenty of acronyms to describe Common Interest Realty Associations (CIRAs – Hey there’s another one!) but, at the end of…