Y.G. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condominium’s Board of Directors wants to spend 50% ($260,000) of Master Association’s budget ($520,000) for repair and renovation of our clubhouse. Do they need to call the condo owners meeting to approve such large expenditures? What max percentage of the budget they can approve for…
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Condo Owner Refuses to Power Sump Pump
C.H. from McHenry County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have 4-unit condo that all unit’s sump pumps are connected. 1 of the unit owners decided to unplug his sump pump. Is there anything that we (other homeowners/association) can do to have them to run their sump pump? We do get a lot of water….
Condo Owner Held Responsible for Inaccessible Leaking Pipe Outside of Unit
J.T. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, Pipe located in the wall opposite my condo’s kitchen sink/dishwasher broke. Per the By-Laws below, should the Condo pay to remove my cabinet, sink, etc., or am I responsible? Note: I do not have any water damage. Section 10. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. (a) All maintenance…
Condo Christened with Sewage
T.P. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hey there, first time homeowner/condo owner and we had an EVENT just occur. We just bought a condo and our ejector pump leaked poopy water everywhere. I’m going to paint the timeline for you. Wednesday morning, we conduct final walk through of our Condo and everything works….