R.S. from Williamson County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo board made up a manifesto. They no longer have open board meetings. They do have Town Hall meetings where they mostly pat themselves on the back about what they are accomplishing. They voted after the last Town Hall meeting to replace a member that…
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Spiked Insurance Premiums Catches Condo Board Off Guard 
M.M. from Sarasota County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Because of not having Reserves, a sudden mega increase in insurance premiums has caused a special assessment to be levied, as well as a large increase in assessments for coming year. Should the Board have offset the increase by trimming expenditures and delaying unnecessary maintenance? For…
Condo Repairs Taking Too Long!
I.K. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, The condo association hired the contractor to repair four units after water backup. They started repairs in beginning of December. They completed two units in three weeks and left. Every time I call the contractor to find out when they will start working on my unit, the answer…
Leaky Condo Foundation Makes Watery Mess!
J.D. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo was purchased 5.5 years ago with a finished basement. A year after purchase, the basement flooded. We put in a claim with our homeowners’ insurance, but also entered a complaint with the HOA. They determined there are foundation defects in our unit and…