C.W. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’ve lived in my condo about 28 years and just now have been made aware of a situation. We have 38 units and they wet built in 1988. Now there have been 2 condos affected. The fresh water line cracked and needed to be dug up…
Tag: Governance
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…
HOA Board Member Rescinds Vote
C.S. from Lee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a board member rescind his vote? Mister Condo replies: C.S., the short answer is that it depends. Entire Boards can rescind votes, particularly if new information comes to light that makes the previous vote moot or inappropriate. Unless specifically forbidden in the governing documents and…
Condo Director Locks Access to Water Shutoff Valves
M.E. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a director of a building lock the access to my main water shutoff valve for my condo unit? I am afraid of in an emergency, we can’t find someone with a key. We are on the second floor and we have people living in the unit below…