J.O. from Hillsborough County, New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a water closet that holds our heating unit and hot water heater that needs to be accessed through a common area through the washer and dryer room. We have no way to access the water closet directly from our condo. When the property…
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Hiring the Right Condo Security Firm
J.Z. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are looking for a new security company for our condo. What are some important questions to ask before making a decision? Mister Condo replies: J.Z., I am happy to hear that your condo association is serious about security. There are lots of things to consider…
HOA Lets Basement Walls and Floor Fall into Disrepair
J.W. from Cuyahoga County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do you handle an HOA and a management company who shirks responsibility to maintain basement foundation walls? Basement foundation walls & concrete basement floor are considered Community Property according to HOA bylaws. Management company & HOA also installed an exterior sump pump without a permit or…
Problems Arise from Uncommonly Low Condo Common Fees
V.B. from Macomb County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello, Mister Condo! Our condo community is drowning in mismanagement and financial ruins. Our Property Management company is telling us we need to pay dwelling insurance for the outside dwelling. Is that our responsibility as condo owners? Clearly, they mismanage the funds stating they can no…