T.F. from Chicago, IL writes: Dear Mister Condo, In the City of Chicago, State of Illinois, is a chimney / flue serving only my unit common area or a limited common element? Mister Condo replies: T.F., regardless of what part of the country you are in the common elements and limited common elements are defined…
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Florida Condo Landlord Has Renting Rules Changed After Purchase
D.J. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, We purchased a condo in Florida to rent it out. Our closing was in June of 2015. At the time of closing, the bylaws stated you could rent out for 90 days or a 1-year lease. The association does a background check on the renter. After we purchased…
Current Condo Board Obligated to Contracts from Previous Board
M.B. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a new Board terminate an existing contract with a management company that was recently hired by the previous Board President? We believe the management company’s actions are incompetent, unresponsive and ineffective and do not serve the best interests of the Association and is a detriment….
Condo Unit Owner Blamed for Mystery Water Leak
J.V. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a unit on the second floor of my condo building. The unit under me is empty and has been foreclosed by the bank. While realtors, also working for the management company, were showing the unit, they found a leak in the ceilings of the…