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…
Condo President Hires Family Member to Work for Association
D.J. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal in Florida for president of condo association to hire their brother to work in the condo’s office? Mister Condo replies: D.J., I am not an attorney so I cannot offer any legal advice here. However, I will say that I am not aware of any…
How Many Votes Do Owners of Multiple Condo Units Get?
M.D. from Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, If someone in a condo association owns more than one unit in and association how many votes do they get at the annual meeting? Mister Condo replies: M.D., great question and timely that it is right around Election Day! Typically, unit ownership entitles the unit owner to one…