M.G. from New York, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, We leave in 4 apartments building condo. 3 of the apartments are equally the same with a maintenance of $300.00 per month and one apartment penthouse with maintenance $450.00 per month. The building has an elevator. This year Schindler Elevator Corporation estimated to do some…
Tag: Common Fees
When Bad Boards Rule Condos Good Board Members Leave
F.H. from Miami-Dade County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Several years ago, when my husband was Treasurer of our high-rise condo Board and another man was President, both men announced that they were leaving the Board and both, separately, wrote a letter to the Association members stating why. The remaining five Board members had refused…
Paying Interest for Prepaid HOA Dues?
D.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Must an HOA (PUD) pay interest, for monies held, to any homeowner who prepays HOA fees for the entire year? Mister Condo replies: D.M., I can honestly say I have never heard of an HOA paying interest to a homeowner for prepaid dues. There is no…
Condo Association Refuses to Lift Lien Against Formerly Delinquent Owner
D.M. from Dade County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I did a settlement with my Condo Association back in 2012 for maintenance fees, late fees, lien fees and lawyer fees. I paid the full settlement plus 600 dollars extra on the final payment as of this date they refuse to remove the liens off the units. What…