P.F. from New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo in NY and we have a special assessment in progress to repair leaks since February of 2014. I have made many attempts to contact the board but they have done nothing to repair my leak. Can I withhold my assessment and maintenance…
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Condo Developer Transition Complete; Or Is It?
R.D. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi! I purchased a building and developed 3 condo apartments and sold them between 2006 and 2008. I was the original member of the condo association as we were selling them. Then the 3 owners took over the association and never filed the 1120H from 2009…
Washington State Condo Lien Conundrum
J.R. from Washington State writes: Dear Mister Condo, A unit in our condominium community foreclosed after the death of the owner; after sale, any outstanding assessment prior to the sale was no longer collectible. Washington State RCW 64.32.200 states, “Where the mortgagee of a mortgage of record or other purchaser of an apartment obtains possession…
Condo Board Service or Amenity?
S.J. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am an original owner of a townhouse condo since 1987 in a Florida condominium of more than 100 units. Ever since conception of this condominium in 1987, every unit has had a security system monitored and paid for through our association maintenance fees. This is…