I.C. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do I have a right as a condo owner to have a copy of monthly balance sheets? Mister Condo replies: I.C., yes and no. As an owning member of the condominium association, you have a right to inspect any and all association records. Balance sheets that have already…
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$2000 Condo Record Request Fee
S.O. from Franklin County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, Currently in the process of requesting records from my HOA. The common areas and buildings maintenance are in dire need of siding. From my understanding there should be a nominal fee to inspect records. I was provided a bill of $2,000.00 to inspect records for the…
Roberts Rules on Condo Board Vacancy Appointment
J.F. from Bergen County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, The “new business” section of the agenda and “appointing an officer” do members get to debate. I was reading RONR (11th ed don’t have 12th yet). Our founding documents don’t overtly allow owners/members to make a motion at open session, just observe: do I include the…
Condo Board Overusing Association Attorney
L.L. from Worcester County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are condo owners under any obligation to ever contact the Board’s attorney about condo-related issues, if there are no lawsuits involved, and all condo dues are up-to-date? My Board utilizes the attorney like a secretary, and it’s very expensive. Mister Condo replies: L.L., the Board can…