C.F. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have lived in this condo for 45 years. One of the HOA rules is one small dog (no Pit Bulls, Rottweilers). If you had 2 dogs when this rule was implemented (20 years ago) you were grandfathered. One of the board members recently acquired another…
Tag: Rules Enforcement
Restricting Condo Guest’s Service Animal Not a Good Idea
R.M. from Indiana writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association does not allow dogs. A resident is having a guest for an extended period of time, but has a licensed service dog. Is the dog allowed? They have one other resident that has an ESA dog. Mister Condo replies: R.M., as you have mentioned, this…
Underage Owner Inherits Condo in 55+ Community
M.K. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, When unit owner violates the rules and bylaws of the condominium is there a way to take the case to court? Or is the only way by having an Attorney? Also, in a condominium 55+ parents leave the condo to their son who is not 55…
HOA Parking Lot Rules Enforcement Leads to Visitor Disappointment
T.R. from Miami Dade County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My family drove for hours on a Sunday afternoon to celebrate my daughter’s 15th birthday and was not allowed to park in a guest spot because she drives a Cadillac Escalade with the extended back that looks like a pick-up truck. I begged security and offered…