J.T. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am the Administrative Assistant with a self-managed home owner’s association (HOA). We have a unit owner that is a nuisance to his neighbors, especially above him. He will be up all night, yelling, clapping, talking to another person that is not there, walking up and down…
Tag: Neighbor Issues
HOA Favors Investors Over Homeowners
A.A. from San Diego, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Why are HOA’s favoring Investors over homeowners? When I have tried to broach related situations with the Board, the assigned complex manager (who acts autonomously) tersely splits hairs, exclaiming Investors ARE homeowners. It makes no difference to her how I have tried to form a label…
Feral Cats Bewilder Condo Board and Owners
B.B. from Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a large feral cat population in our condo project. I have great compassion for the cats and do feed them along with several other residents. Some cats are somewhat tame and friendly and I have found homes for some over the years. Some of the residents are complaining…
Condo Owner Refuses to Power Sump Pump
C.H. from McHenry County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have 4-unit condo that all unit’s sump pumps are connected. 1 of the unit owners decided to unplug his sump pump. Is there anything that we (other homeowners/association) can do to have them to run their sump pump? We do get a lot of water….