P.J. from Middlesex County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a six-unit condo with six decks all ground level. We have renters in just one unit who started a grill fire that burnt the lattice between two units. He never informed anyone. Can we ban renters from using outdoor cooking appliances without effecting the…
Tag: Renting
Can Condo Owners Grandfather Rental Units Again?
S.S. from Sarasota County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Only 10 of 61 units owners can rent their units because in 2002 they voted in a no rental policy for all future owners while maintaining (grandfathering) the right to rent for themselves. Fast forward to 2021. Our association will soon vote to amend our rental…
HOA Renter Denied “After Hours” Guests
K.H. from Palm Beach County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello, I am a renter and the HOA here started enforcing their guest pass policy by booting cars with an outside company. We are allowed only 14 passes for the whole year, and they require a pass starting at 6:00 pm. This feels so unfair!…
Preventing HOA Short-Term Rentals
E.O. from Somerset County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, How can we prevent short term rentals in a small HOA of 28? How do you enforce it? Mister Condo replies: E.O., you can prevent short-term rentals but you must follow the rules for making rules as dictated by your governance documents and/or state law. Many…