S.H. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is one of the condo owners allowed to pay themselves for watering the plants? Who is allowed to hire a gardener on behalf of the HOA? Mister Condo replies: S.H., it is typically not allowed to pay HOA members for “work” they perform on behalf of…
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Condo Property Manager is not Treasurer
J.E. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 150+ unit CIOA-ruled condo. Our common charges are collected by the Property Manager.If he is being considered our Treasurer, isn’t that a conflict of interest? Mister Condo replies: J.E., I am not sure how someone is “being considered” the condo association’s Treasurer….
Condo Owner Questions Board’s Actions
M.B. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a supposed self-managed community but the three-member board has appointed a member of the association to act as managing agent. He collects fees, signs contracts, sets budgets and is being paid monthly. He has no clue about condo CIOA Act or condo…
Condo Board Hires Board Member for Cleaning Contract
G.B. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 60-unit condo complex in Illinois. The complex consists of 6 buildings each with 10 units. I’ve noticed in the last couple of months that my building is not being cleaned well. It’s especially obvious on the first floor. I called our management…