M.O. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, One of the owners in our building took a copy of our financial statements to 2 other buildings. The first building is self-managed and the 3rd has a different management company. Is this legal? I would think that our financial statements are private. Mister Condo replies:…
Category: Condominium
Condo Deck Canopy Will Likely Be Denied
E.B. from Macomb County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, Bought a condo two years ago, it has a deck but no roof on any of the deck. I would like to put a dining canopy on my deck, it would be seasonal and come down in the winter. The rules mention being able to have…
Crumbling Condo Foundations Likely Not Insured
D.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Mr. Condo, we reside in a small PUD community and most homeowners have “condo” insurance to cover potential losses within the home. In the event any home experienced a significant foundation problem such as major cracking or shifting; would the association or homeowner be responsible for…
Condo Owner Forced to Remove Driveway Sludge from Roof Runoff
J.H. from Saint Johns County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo that has garages and driveways. There is sludge from the overflow of the gutters on the driveway. My AC or water heater drain line drips along with this. It is clear that my drain line is clear and clean. Drips…