M.E. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a director of a building lock the access to my main water shutoff valve for my condo unit? I am afraid of in an emergency, we can’t find someone with a key. We are on the second floor and we have people living in the unit below…
Category: Condominium
Condo Skylight Replacement Cost Passed to Owner
M.L. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My HOA is claiming that my skylight is a “Limited Common Element” and therefore I the owner is responsible for replacing it. I am disputing this because I believe that the roof is the Association’s responsibility. I remember reading that HOA Boards were being ordered to bear…
Compassionate Collection of Delinquent Condo Fees
J.D. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am Treasurer for my property. We are not a co-op. A unit owner cannot afford to pay monthly maintenance or assessment fees. The owner has stated such and sees no way they ever will be able to pay. The owner does say they will try…
The Case of the Missing Condo Reserve Fund!
R.H. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I moved into a condo complex two years ago. At that time, the reserves were around $180K. I became the president of the board in January, 2019. I am now looking over financial records from 2015-2018. Our reserves went from $379,104 to 214,345 during that time….