C.R. from Bucks County, Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do mortgage companies ever pay HOA dues other than the initial few payments? Mister Condo replies: C.R., it is not unheard of for mortgage companies to pay HOA dues in a few circumstances. Banks and mortgage companies do not typically do this but there are a…
Tag: Common Fees
Condo Association Acts Against Delinquent Owner
A.M. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, My father is behind on maintenance fees. The condo association said it’s working on being able to take away the assign parking spot and have the car towed. Is this legal and wouldn’t that be grand theft auto to tow a car that is registered and insured…
Pool Cabana Rental Angers Condo Owners
S.F. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a general common element, (the pool cabana), of the condo association of 444 units be used for private party by an owner of said association at the exclusion of all the other owners? In other words, the cabana would be reserved & rented for exclusive use…
Incommunicative Condo Owners Association Causing Problems for Owner
W.C. from Essex County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have not been responded to by my COA in over two years. I have not been notified for or about anything. My emails to the last known COA director go unanswered. There are COA written requirements for COA meetings with COA reports every 6 months….