A.A. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have water damage in my unit and it affected more 4 units. Can other units sue me for damage? Mister Condo replies: A.A., in our litigious world, anyone can sue anyone for just about anything. You certainly might be sued if the other unit owners can claim…
Category: Condominium
Condo Wants Tenant Accused of Theft Within Association Evicted
G.W. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a board compel an owner to throw out a tenant if said tenant has been caught stealing property from another owner? Mister Condo replies: G.W., it depends on the governance documents and/or local, state and/or federal law as they effect the rights of the tenant and…
Condo President Hires Family Member to Work for Association
D.J. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal in Florida for president of condo association to hire their brother to work in the condo’s office? Mister Condo replies: D.J., I am not an attorney so I cannot offer any legal advice here. However, I will say that I am not aware of any…
How Many Votes Do Owners of Multiple Condo Units Get?
M.D. from Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, If someone in a condo association owns more than one unit in and association how many votes do they get at the annual meeting? Mister Condo replies: M.D., great question and timely that it is right around Election Day! Typically, unit ownership entitles the unit owner to one…