C.L. from New York writes: The Board of Directors self-manages (no community manager or management company) our very large condominium complex. A question/problem has come forward that I would like your opinion on. The Board inspects common areas around the entire complex. Our offering plan states no plantings are allowed on common ground without permission of the Board. The…
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“Granted” Condo Parking Spaces Used to Entice Buyers Creates Long-Term Problem
P.G. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, When we purchased our units, many, but not all, came with parking spaces granted legally by the developer. Many owners/tenants are leaving their non-moving vehicles (we have 72-hour “must move” to a new spot rule). MANY others are having their “visitors” regularly use their space. They…
Jersey Co-op Unit Owner Strong-armed into Questionable Repairs
L.S. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have unit in a large co-op (almost 500 units) which is rented out. The Manager of the co-op is pushing me into renovation of 2 bathrooms in this unit. The claim is that high moisture reading in adjacent hallway is caused by my bathroom. The reading…
Condo Deed Need, Indeed!
R.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My parents are the original owner of the condominium where they have lived since 1966. I am their son writing this question. I’m in Chicago. Unfortunately, I cannot find the paperwork to see if the two parking spaces were “deeded” when they purchased in 1966. For…