B.M. from Oakland County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have bylaws that are very old and there are some that need to be changed to keep with current times. The presidents and some of the board members feel that it is too expensive to change some bylaws versus amending some of the bylaws. I…
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Undocumented Property Owners Association
R.M. from Garland County, Arkansas writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a POA exist with no legal documents? I have been able to find any filings with the county or the state. Can the POA be sued personally without the corporation protecting them? How is this situation resolved? Mister Condo replies: R.M., I am not an…
How Much Can an HOA Collection Attorney Charge?
M.R. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the laws on what a collection attorney for HOA can charge you? I paid in full. I was behind due to COVID and no work. They cashed my check and then sent a demand letter. Mister Condo replies: M.R., I am sorry to learn that this…
Does Declarant Have the Right to Retain Rights?
J.P. from Manatee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are Villas that were converted from 99-year leases several years ago. We had our turnover 2 years ago. We are now re-writing our Declaration. The original Declaration written by the Developer’s attorney included Right of First Refusal (ROFR) for Association and Developer and also Developer…