K.S. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am from the Bay Area of California. I have been living in a condominium complex for the last 2 years which has had a standard pet policy regarding the common areas. Pets were allowed in the courtyard and on the roof until now. There was a new…
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Dealing with an Unruly HOA Resident
R.K. from Chicago, IL writes: Dear Mister Condo, In your archives, are there any suggestions relating in general to long-term solutions for a resident who regularly uses his/her anger, partial legal knowledge, detailed understanding of the governing documents and imaginative, personal accusations to verbally attack and threaten legal action against other residents or Board Members…
Condo Board Operating with Unfilled Seats
G.P. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can the board of a condo operate without having all of the director positions filled? Mister Condo replies: G.P., from a practical standpoint, the association would be unable to do anything without its directors. It is uncommon for an association to not have any positions filled and…
Difference Between a Condo Special Assessment and a Regular Assessment
E.B. from America writes: Dear Mister Condo, We received a notice of “additional assessment” which the management company tells me falls within the Regular Assessment category and not the Special Assessment category, the only two categories defined in our bylaws. It is to tear out the roads and replace them, a project in the $125,000…