J.J. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are there laws against a unit owner obtaining emails of all residents and sending malicious misleading emails to everyone in the association? Unit owners never gave their email to this author of the malicious emails. Mister Condo replies: J.J., I am not an attorney so I…
Category: Condominium
Video Doorbell Not Allowed at Condo
G.S. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My children installed a video doorbell outside my condo door. The HOA has sent a letter stating that I have to remove it or they will and I will pay the fees for removal. The violation states: the exterior of the apartment shall not be painted,…
Placing Remodeling Restrictions on Seasonal Use Condo
R.Y. from New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, Rules governing in-season remodeling versus repairs. Mister Condo replies: R.Y., I appreciate a person of little words. I have to assume you are referring to “in-season” as the time of year when most residents are around. Ski resorts come to mind as do lake communities where the…
How Much Can the Condo Board Round Up Fees?
K.S. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our board and management deleted our capital reserves on a roof project and has since obtained a loan for it. We have 3 types of condos with 3 different percentages of ownership. They have increased our condo fees and have also added on a capital reserve fee and…