J.R. from DuPage County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live on the first floor of a 5-story condominium. All condos have balconies with stucco walls. Balcony work is being done this summer. Repairing and repainting stucco walls is part of the work. I have 2 significant sunken areas (ea. about 12-14 inches across &…
Leaky Window Improperly Repaired by Condo Association – Twice!
R.T. from Charlotte County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Per declarations, the COA has responsibility for the windows. The only exception is if an owner breaks a window from the inside. One of windows and the entire frame around it developed a severe leak during a wind-driven rain event. The water entered around the frame,…
Condo Board Changes Parking Rules Angering Unit Members
G.G. from Clark County, Washington writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a COA change the rules to allow roommates and non-owner renters to use visitor parking areas while telling owners they may not use the parking? Roommates and renters are occupying 75% of the 4 spaces at all times. We are a non-profit, and those with…
Condo Board Holding Private Board Meetings
J.B. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, At our Condo the annual meeting is Public and then the remaining 11 are private. Minutes are produced put they are sparse and delivered months after the meeting. Is this valid? Mister Condo replies: J.B., other than Executive Sessions which are rare, condo Board meetings…