M.G. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, What if an owner lies to the renter and their HOA concerning the number of dogs living in their unit? My owners put on the lease and collected $450 nonrefundable pet fee for 2 dogs. However, unbeknownst to me until I moved in, they put 1 dog on…
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Developer Obligation to Pay HOA Fees on Undeveloped Lots
C.C. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Does a developer of A PUD have an obligation to pay dues on unsold lots once the transition/takeover of board has taken place? Mister Condo replies: C.C., an unsold lot is not the same as an undeveloped lot. If the PUD consists of built units, then…
Deceased Majority Condo Unit Owner Creates Governance Issues
P.D. from Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have 116 townhome units that fall under the Texas HOA Condo law, and 50 of those units were bought out years ago by a gentleman who has since died. His estate is tied up in court and with the IRS because he didn’t have a will (I…
Transitioning Outgoing Condo Manager Fees
R.S. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What can we expect legally that a transitioning property manager must provide to a new incoming property manager upon termination? What is the outgoing manager allowed to charge after termination, and what is considered reasonable or unreasonable? Mister Condo replies: R.S., developer transition in a…