P.Z. from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, At a HOA Annual Meeting, does the ownership vote on motions OR the Board? We just had our HOA Annual Meeting, and the Board voted to approve the 2021 Budget. We did not receive notice of the Budget being presented as per CCRs. At a previous HOA…
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Condo Damaged by Faulty Fire Suppression System
A.W. from Rapides County, Louisiana writes: Dear Mister Condo, Who is responsible for damage from a faulty fire suppression system in a condo building? Mister Condo replies: A.W., the answer depends on a few factors. For starters, where did the damage occur? Association owned property (building exteriors, roofs, and such) are likely insured under the…
Condo Board Overusing Association Attorney
L.L. from Worcester County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are condo owners under any obligation to ever contact the Board’s attorney about condo-related issues, if there are no lawsuits involved, and all condo dues are up-to-date? My Board utilizes the attorney like a secretary, and it’s very expensive. Mister Condo replies: L.L., the Board can…
Condo Board Approves Connecting Door for Two Separate Units
A.E. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a question on putting a door between two adjacent condo units I own. We purchased the adjacent unit about 6 months ago and intend to keep the two units separate. Recently I requested the permission of the Condo Association to put an internal door…