Condo board can fine resident over repeated noise from car horn beeps
Q. I am a board president of a small condominium association and we are experiencing a noise issue in our community, specifically the honking of car horns when locking and...
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Who should pay for repair of building’s balconies?
Q. Since 1979, I have lived in a condominium association and our association has paid for the maintenance and repair of limited common element balconies as a common expense. Recently,...
What to do about noisy upstairs neighbors
Q. I purchased a condominium three months ago. After three months of quiet, apparently due to the above tenants being out of the country, we have started to hear significant...
Can director be paid for condo board service?
Q. I live in a six-unit, self-managed condominium association. The board president is considering taking on extra responsibilities to basically manage our association on the condition he will be paid....
Condo board has authority to require removal of cars from garage for repairs
Q. I live in a condominium association with a common element parking garage and limited common element parking spaces. Our board has decided to close the garage for seven days...
Condo board’s refusal to address water infiltration into unit is a breach of fiduciary duty
Q. I am an owner of a condominium unit in a self-managed association. Approximately two months ago, I discovered mold behind my drywall abutting an exterior wall. I removed the...
Is insurance carrier responsible for replacement of unsafe heating systems within condos?
Q. I am a unit owner in a small condominium association that experienced a fire caused by an electric radiant heating system in the ceiling of one of the units,...
In a community association owner meeting, can residents force board members to answer questions?
Q: I am on the board of a homeowners association governed by the Common Interest Community Association Act. The homeowners called a special meeting of the membership (the owners). At...
In condo association, what’s the difference between a committee and a commission?
Q: I am a board member of a self-managed condominium association. What is the proper process to establish a committee or commission and what is the difference between the two?...
When no one wants to serve on condo board, can unit owners be strong-armed to do so?
Q: At our last annual meeting, the managing agent ran the board election. Four of the five board members wanted to step down after serving multiple terms, but only one...