M.A. from Cuyahoga County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have an in-depth situation regarding a condo HOA I am looking for advice on. Declaration and bylaws state that the HOA is responsible for foundation. They also state all work is to be done properly, promptly, in a good workmanlike manner, safely, neatly, and up to…
Tag: Legal
Can A Recalled Condo Board Member be Immediately Reappointed?
C.C. from Charlotte County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, For HOAs there is a provision that reads “No recalled director shall be appointed by the board to fill any vacancy on the board.” Does Florida 718 have an equal provision? It would seem terrible that the law might allow 51% to remove someone and then have…
Condo Attic Firewalls Likely Not Required 50 Years Ago
J.M. from Sarasota County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our buildings are 1970 villa-style with 2 villas sharing one common wall which does not continue into the attic space so the attic is fully open without firewalls. Separate a/c handlers for each unit are located in the attic. Owners are responsible for roofs. Can the…
Condo Owner Held Responsible for Broken Sewer Pipe
M.M. from Windham County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The managers want me to pay an estimated $9,000 to repair a broken sewage pipe that serves my unit only. The pipe is 9 feet below the surface of the communal parking lot for my building and 40 feet from the access pipe in my basement….