D.I. from Long Island, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have 11 separate units in our condo association and our current condo docs say we own from the inside walls and association owns the outside. My question is can we change the docs to say we own the complete building. Mister Condo replies: D.I.,…
Category: Condominium
Is the Condo Board Responsible to Maintain Property Values?
C.C. from Washington, D.C. writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it the board responsibility to maintain property values? Mister Condo replies: C.C., great question! My answer is “yes and no”. The reason is that property values are determined by more factors than the Board can control. If unemployment spikes in your region and demand for housing…
Condo Owner Water Damages Several Units
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…
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…