C.H. from Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do I write a letter to a Condominium owner telling them to make the repairs to their unit? The leak was repaired and now the unit needs repair. The owner is not doing repairs and according to statutes of their By Laws, the owner has to pay…
Tag: Rules Enforcement
Board Requiring a Minimum Temperature for All Condo Units
L.G. from Worcester County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a condo in an oceanfront building and most units are empty during the winter months. Every unit has its own thermostat that’s set individually. Everyone pays their own, individual heating bills. My HOA’s bylaws state that the minimum temperature in our units must always…
Rules for Changing the Condo Rules
L.M. from Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is there a legal way for an association to write new rules without re-writing the bylaws? Will something like an amendment or addendum cover us? Can we legally do this without going through an attorney? Mister Condo replies: L.M., the rules for changing or modifying the rules are…
HOA Architectural Guidelines are Enforceable
R.D. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I was given architectural approval for installation of a mini split heat/air system with some restrictions. When the installation started, the company had to come out of the outside wall at a different area or it would not work. If the HOA is not happy with this can…