M.F. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is a shared carport considered a Common Area or Exclusive Use Common Area? Mister Condo replies: M.F., not all shared carports are created equal! By definition any “shared” element is a limited common element. However, since multiple unit owners (but not all) have exclusive use…
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Condo Association Board Claims Unit Owners Have a Right to Smoke
M.N. from St. John’s County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, The neighbors in the unit under me smoke on their lanai. The smoke smell comes onto my balcony. If my sliders are open the smoke comes right into my living / dining room area as well. The Association says people have the right to smoke…
Condo and HOA Meetings in the Age of COVID-19
W.S. from Fairfield County, Connecticut (and many other readers) writes: Dear Mister Condo, With the outbreak of the Coronavirus and restrictions placed on gatherings, what would be the best way to postpone the annual meeting which is scheduled for April 30th? Does the current Board just carryover until a new meeting date could be set…
Condo Dealing with Convicted Sex Offender Resident
B.S. from Nueces County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, A new condo owner just placed a convicted child molester in her new purchase. Police set up sign notifying all of the situation. Now what? Mister Condo replies: B.S., sex offender or not, this new resident must be treated the same as any other resident. I…