A.S. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, 30 single Ground level units built twenty years ago. The town hired inspection company to inspect and approve installation of electrical grounding using one grounding rod at time of construction even though Town and County electrical grounding specifications called for two grounding rods at time…
Tag: Legal
Condo Owner Delinquent on Special Assessment
M.O. from Newport County, Rhode Island writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have an owner who has not paid his assessments for a year. He pays his dues, but not the assessments. His mailbox fell down and he wants the association to replace it. Can we say No? Mister Condo replies: M.O., failing to replace a…
Developer Closes Corporation After Building Defective Condos
Y.L. from Long Island, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, The developer hasn’t repaired leaks in individual units that resulted from an improperly constructed roof of our new condo building within the 6-year warranty period. He has now transferred the remaining ownership of his unit to his new company and he says the former company…
Charging Attorney Expenses Back to Condo Owner
B.M. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, If a unit owner or board member causes the association to call an attorney unnecessarily by insisting to have her answers in writing can she be responsible for the fees? Mister Condo replies: B.M., attorneys can be very useful to condos and HOAs. Many facets of governing an…