P.W. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My Condo Association is assessing unit owners for replacing electrical boxes and wires that go from the outside to inside the house. They agree that it is a common element, however, 2 unit owners replaced theirs on their own a few years ago without going through…
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Questionable Quorum Condo Board Appointment Made
V.F. from Manatee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo board hold a meeting called by the president knowing they will not have a quorum to appoint a 5th board member because one resigned? Two board members observing religious Good Friday services and the president knew they were unavailable for this meeting. Can…
Condo Board Issues Hefty Fines for Improper Boat Parking
Z.O. from Garland County, Arkansas writes: Dear Mister Condo, Have new board and changed the fine amount from $100.00 to $250.00 because of ongoing issue. They said and sent a mass email out as a warning letter and no one will get a warning letter giving you 30 days notice to fix the issue before…
Board Approves Investor-Owned Condo Unit Sale as Hardship
V.F. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, An Investor just signed a contract to purchase a unit in our complex, we have a bylaw that requires an owner to own a unit for 8 months before “requesting” to lease their unit. Exceptions can be granted for HARDSHIP situations. The unit that was up for sale…