A.S. from Miami Dade County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m asking for an elderly person who is constantly harassed by the condominium association. They send her repeated letters threatening with fines for different things like the color of the curtains, despite other neighbors having the same kind. Since last year they are complaining about…
Change in Meeting Time Designed to Keep Condo Owners Away
R.R. from Du Page County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our board is calling a special meeting at 3:00 p.m. instead of the usual evening time. A good amount of the homeowners may not be able to attend, which is why I think they are having it early. Can they do that? Mister Condo replies:…
Condo Sump Pump Ownership
S.F. from Kalamazoo County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our complex consists of almost 20 4-unit buildings. Some buildings have sump pumps in every unit. Older buildings with only 2 units have sump pumps. Are the “shared” sump pumps limited common elements for which the association is primarily responsible because it services 2 units? Are…
Condo Board Minutes and Votes Access
A.I. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are Condo Board minutes and votes available for viewing by condo owner? Mister Condo replies: A.I., yes, Minutes and votes held at meetings are available to view by any member of the association but not until they are approved by the Board, which typically happens…