J.K. from Maine writes: Dear Mister Condo, We recently purchased a condo in Maine and I have some concerns about the management. The property manager is a live in, and he is also the president of the board. The treasurer states that the property manager reports to her for guidance in running the association. The…
HOA Not Responding to Damage “in Reasonable Time”
E.H. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have had an issue with wall damage for almost two years now. I have written emails to our property management group, called, attended the monthly board meetings to try and get this resolved, spoken with board members and nothing is being done. The last three…
Bugged by Condo Board’s Inaction on Pest Control
J.G. from Windham County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association is responsible for outside of units and common grounds. Does this also make the Association responsible for control/elimination of pests such as bugs, bees, etc. even if there is nothing in our declaration specifically about these nuisances? Mister Condo replies: J.G., proper pest…
Condo Owners Keep Their Front Door Wide Open!
G.K. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can neighbors on my floor leave their doors open to the community hallway, which I must pass often? I do not know the purpose if it is to try to receive free A/C or to watch neighbors walk past. It is uncomfortable for women on the floor. Mister…