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…
Category: Condominium
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…
Homeowner’s Insurance May Cover Cost of Forced Move Out During Association Repairs
M.M. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m asking this question on behalf of my coworker who will be forced to leave her condo for three months while they repair the foundation. Who is responsible for the costs associated; rent storage and moving fees? She has an 84-year-old father living with her…