F.L. from Monmouth County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a Board Member (Trustee) of a Condominium complex of four buildings with roughly 130 units combined. Each building is three stories, plus a basement with a laundry room and storage rooms. At our last Board Meeting, two Board Members brought up a proposal…
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Condo Owner Needs Handicapped Ramp
W.B. from Morris County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, My father-in-law recently became wheelchair bound. Is the condo association responsible for installing a handicap ramp from the parking lot to the sidewalk that leads to his door? Mister Condo replies: W.B., I am sorry that your father-in-law has become wheelchair bound. As you can…
Condo Board Votes on Same Issue Every Year
M.F. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, How and what can change a valid vote by the Executive Board? Last year, our board voted to pay an amount to an owner for our portion of their repair. In the annual meeting, 3 board members were replaced. One of the new members called for a…
Lack of Condo Exterior Maintenance Gives Buyer Cold Feet
R.A. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I backed out of a deal to buy a townhouse that had dry rotted wood along the outside trimming of the chimney and siding, and where gutter is to attach. There was even gaping holes in some areas where dry rot existed. The seller completed repairs for the…