A.I. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi, our downstairs neighbor who rents, smokes marijuana indoor and sometimes with his friends and the odor seeps into our apartment. We spoke to the landlord and the self-managed board, both of them aren’t willing to do anything since we are allowed to smoke indoor and the…
Condo Board Contact Information Requirement
N.B. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are our board members required to post their names and contact numbers where owners can see them? Mister Condo replies: N.B., I am aware of no such requirement and, honestly, if you were volunteering your time to serve on the Board of your condo or HOA, the last…
Is a Firepit Owned by Condo Association a Problem Waiting to Happen?
B.P. from New York State writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is a firepit owned by Condo association a problem waiting to happen? Mister Condo replies: B.P., yes and no. Fire pits are one of those highly divisive issues in many condominium associations. On one hand, any amenity or feature that could potentially cause damage to an…
Who Exercises the Right of First Refusal on a Condo?
A.S. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Who decides in an association regarding the right of first refusal, either yes or no on the resale certificate, the board or the company that manages the association? Mister Condo replies: A.S., most condominium associations have a stipulation that whenever a unit within the association is…