J.C. from Broward County, Florida writes: I need a lawyer! My condo roof leak caused damages to my unit. Destroying the kitchen cabinets and mold everywhere. Mister Condo replies: J.C., I am sorry that your condo roof leak has caused so much damage. Do you have homeowner’s insurance? Typically, interior unit damage is covered by…
Category: Condominium
Association’s Rules and Regulation Contradict State’s Condo Law
P.B. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, In Illinois, can rules and regulations contradict the condo act and or our declaration? Mister Condo replies: P.B., typically, local state and federal laws will trump rules and regulations in any condo association, regardless of state. I am neither an attorney nor an expert in Illinois condominium law…
Cost of Repairing Damaged Condo Dock Passed on to All Unit Owners
D.B. from Brevard County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our dock was damaged in Hurricane Matthew. All owners were assessed to rebuild. Non-boat/lift owners feel that boat/lift owners should pay more for the dock repair because they use the dock more. Can boat owners be asked to pay more for repair and dock maintenance than…
Condo Association Unwilling to Inspect Unit Owner’s Subfloor
D.A. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m curious to know what the term “upper face of subfloor” means as in “each unit consists of the upper face of the subfloor”, etc. I’m having issues with either the subfloor of my unit or the joists/support below. I’m at the point where my…