K.S. from Los Angeles, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m a renter with a disability placard. Lived in a HOA community 4 years without an issue. The Property Management company is stating that I must park my vehicle in an enclosed single garage that is assigned to the unit I rent. The SUV I drive…
Tag: FHA
Advantages and Disadvantages of Having the Condo FHA Approved
D.K. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are the advantages and disadvantages of having the condo FHA approved? The board is not interested in doing this. However, we keep getting asked to. Mister Condo replies: D.K., the arguments for and against FHA certification have long been a bone of contention in condominiums. The issue…
California Co-Op Has Lengthy Transfer Waiting List
N.H. from San Francisco, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have an 8-year-old child living me. I live in a 1-bedroom condo/co-op. I’ve been on a transfer waiting list into a two-bedroom since I was 6 months pregnant. They’ve moved other people into and around the community. Yet, I’m still waiting. When I asked my…
Condo Fire Hazard or Religious Accommodation?
R.G. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, A new renter has long tree leaves hanging on what looks like a mini clothes line on the front of their condo door. It is against our condo rules, and I think it could be a fire hazard. Our condo building management is checking for religious…