D.M. from San Diego County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, My HOA managed to convince enough homeowners to vote for a CC&R “update”. Our original CC&R’s stated that we own “The airspace between the interior unfinished surfaces of the walls”. Everything else was common area. The new CC&R’s now state that we have to repair…
Tag: Legal
Condo Board Gives 2 Week Special Assessment Notice
D.D. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have received a special assessment in addition to our HOA fees. It’s relatively large. They are telling us this 2 weeks before it’s due. Is that legal? Mister Condo replies: D.D., I am not an attorney so I cannot speak as to the legality…
Condo Association Can Foreclose on Mortgaged Condo
S.P. from Delaware writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo Board says they can foreclose on my condo because I have fallen behind in my common fees and haven’t been able to make a payment towards a Special Assessment levied earlier this year for a new roof. I say they can’t foreclose on my unit because…
Condo Association Pays for Mistake by Condo Declarant
J.G. from Windham County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, This question may best be addressed by our Condo Attorney but you may be able to provide some insight. We have a condo association of almost 100 single family units for “55 and older” owners. Our condo project has completed first two phases and 3rd & 4th…