L.L. from Worcester County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are condo owners under any obligation to ever contact the Board’s attorney about condo-related issues, if there are no lawsuits involved, and all condo dues are up-to-date? My Board utilizes the attorney like a secretary, and it’s very expensive. Mister Condo replies: L.L., the Board can…
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Condo Board Overusing Association Attorney
L.L. from Worcester County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are condo owners under any obligation to ever contact the Board’s attorney about condo-related issues, if there are no lawsuits involved, and all condo dues are up-to-date? My Board utilizes the attorney like a secretary, and it’s very expensive. Mister Condo replies: L.L., the Board can…
California Condo Owner Prefers Lawsuit Over Arbitration
J.J. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, My question is whether a mandatory arbitration clause in the CCR’s would apply to the following situation. Due to the HOA’s negligence, a homeowner’s condo unit suffered substantial water damage, mold etc. Also, the homeowner suffered personal injuries due to the water damage. The HOA made…
Condominium Documents Need Updating
B.M. from Oakland County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our bylaws are old and there needs to be some changes to keep them up to date. They have not been updated since the early 80s. Our board says it’s too expensive to change bylaws because of attorney’s fees. Is that true? Can’t someone change bylaws…