M.S. from New Haven county, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our 7-floor condo high-rise has two lower floors dedicated to “commercial use”. These are offices with services such as insurance, real estate, counseling. They park on a dedicated parking area connected to our residential parking (not separate). Problem is that for the third time in…
Tag: Property Management
Problematic Renter Creates Big Communication Expense for Condo Association
H.S. from Snohomish County, Washington writes: Dear Mister Condo, A number of months ago we hired a new management firm for a 17-unit townhouse condo. The terms seemed reasonable during conversations and going over the contract. It turns out we get charged for any communication, email, phone calls inquiries. Having a problematic renter in our…
New Condo Management Company Upsetting Owners with Rules Enforcement
D.Z. from Bergen county, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our Condo Board hired a new Management Company that is now telling the owners that:1. We cannot have any work done in our owned apartments unless all workers or companies are vetted and acceptable to them. It does not matter that we have met with contractors and…
Condo Owner Unhappy with Common Area Upkeep
R.W. from Hartford Country, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I pay my condo fees and I am very frustrated with the association upkeep for the common areas. I have emailed, called and spoke to in person and response is always I put in work order. What should I do? Mister Condo replies: R.W., putting in…