K.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The condo association manager wants to dictate what kind of plumbing to be used in the bathroom and what kind of contractor to be used for other work in the bathroom. Is this fair? The condo manager is acting like one of those “know it…
Am I Paying for Condo’s Outside Lighting?
J.G. from Orange County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, How would I know if the outside light is attached to my electricity? I rented my condo through a 3rd party prop manager and this was never discussed, as this is my first time renting a condo. Mister Condo replies: J.G., welcome to the world of…
Condo Changes Dog Ownership Rules Making Grandfathered Dog Ownership Difficult
C.C. from Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a year-old dog and I am a very responsible dog owner; always clean up after it and try my best to follow condo bylaws pertaining pet. However, recently, I’ve had a contentious issue over where I can let the dog out. The condo association has strict…
HOA Rules Violation Letters Are Not Enough
J.H. from Boston, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a resident who doesn’t conform to HOA rules and Regulations, and they have been notified of violations for over a year, month after month. What can a good HOA do if the Bylaws state that “A Large Dog over 35 lbs in not permitted”, “All…