M.O. from Newport County, Rhode Island writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have an owner who has not paid his assessments for a year. He pays his dues, but not the assessments. His mailbox fell down and he wants the association to replace it. Can we say No? Mister Condo replies: M.O., failing to replace a…
Tag: Common Fees
Poor Financial Planning Creates Stress for Condo Board and Owners
J.L. from South Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am the president of an 8-unit condo in Greenville, SC. Most of the units are rented and no one seems to vote, attend meetings or care. We have 3 board members, but I am the only one active. My question… the complex is in dire need…
Condo Owners Refusing to Pay Creates Delinquency Issues
S.M. from Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, There are a lot of delinquency problems at my condo due to poor previous management company. My question is how to collect effectively. Mister Condo replies: S.M., regardless of how the previous management company performed, it is the owners that didn’t pay their common fees and assessments as…
Condo Association Can Foreclose on Mortgaged Condo
S.P. from Delaware writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo Board says they can foreclose on my condo because I have fallen behind in my common fees and haven’t been able to make a payment towards a Special Assessment levied earlier this year for a new roof. I say they can’t foreclose on my unit because…