R.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our association has a longstanding no-pet rule. It recently came up a member noted that someone who recently moved in has a cat and was wondering if it is now OK to have cats. One of the board members admitted they have a cat, and defended it by saying…
Condo/HOA Doesn’t Pay Insurance Deductible
C.A. from Fresno County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo had a roof leak. CC & R’s state HOA is responsible. I contacted my insurance company and they took care of it. I had to pay my $500.00 deductible. HOA said it was my responsibility. Not sure why. Any ideas? Mister Condo replies: C.A.,…
Car Break-ins on Condo or HOA Common Ground
A.A. from Santa Clara County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, I was wondering, who is responsible for car break-ins when the car is in the street? Who is responsible for car break-ins when the car is in the designated condominium parking lot and parking spot? Who can contact the HOA management company when they want to report…
Condo Attorney Also Unit Owner via LLC
D.L. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The attorney for our condo association also owns a unit through an LLC. Would this be considered a conflict of interest? Mister Condo replies: D.L., while it isn’t an ideal situation, unless the attorney is also a member of the Board, there may not be a…