J.C. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My Florida condo board has accepted a candidate’s VERBAL Intent to Run with a follow up written Intent to Run 34 days before the election instead of the required 40 days in writing. Is this legal? Candidate claims Post Office delivered her mail to the wrong address. Mister…
Category: Condominium
Condo Parking Lot and Personal Surveillance
A.S. from Chicago, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can I watch my car in parking lot from my condo? Mister Condo replies: A.S., with your eyes, yes, by aiming a camera into the parking lot, no. Filming into the common area of a condo parking lot is generally not allowed and may even be considered…
HOA Wants to Install Security Cameras on City Property
A.A. from Santa Clara County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, There have been many vehicle break-ins in our city. We had a 5-car break-in in January. These cars are parked on the street in front of our association. Now residents are speaking up on social media with comments stating the HOA needs to put cameras…
How to Report a Property Manager for CIOA Violation
R.B. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do I, as a Unit Owner, report a violation of The Connecticut CIOA by the Property Manager? Mister Condo replies: R.B., I am sorry that you have encountered a Property Manager who has violated the Common Interest Ownership Act. Obviously, the first step is…