J.Z. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are looking for a new security company for our condo. What are some important questions to ask before making a decision? Mister Condo replies: J.Z., I am happy to hear that your condo association is serious about security. There are lots of things to consider…
Tag: Governance
HOA Lets Basement Walls and Floor Fall into Disrepair
J.W. from Cuyahoga County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do you handle an HOA and a management company who shirks responsibility to maintain basement foundation walls? Basement foundation walls & concrete basement floor are considered Community Property according to HOA bylaws. Management company & HOA also installed an exterior sump pump without a permit or…
Problems Arise from Uncommonly Low Condo Common Fees
V.B. from Macomb County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello, Mister Condo! Our condo community is drowning in mismanagement and financial ruins. Our Property Management company is telling us we need to pay dwelling insurance for the outside dwelling. Is that our responsibility as condo owners? Clearly, they mismanage the funds stating they can no…
New HOA Dumpster Trashing Owner’s View
N.F. from New Hanover County, North Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our neighborhood has drives with 6 units on each drive. Our drive has a 2-car turnaround/overflow at the end that is right in front of our home and the unit across from us. Our HOA wants to put a permanent dumpster in that spot. It’s…