Q. I have written several complaint letters to the board and the manager regarding a noisy neighbor. They did send a letter to the homeowner about a year ago, but the problem persists. Although I continue to write letters, nothing is bei…
Q. The New Hampshire condo community I live in was established in 1974 and the Declaration cites in part: “Condominium use and ownership in accordance with the provisions of the New Hampshire Unit Ownership of Real Property Act (Chapter 4…
Q. We are retired, and chose to live in a 55+ community geared to an active-adult lifestyle. But summer is coming, and we’re concerned about the swimming pool stress we encountered last year. There is a sign posted at the pool that prohib…
Q. When we had our annual owners’ meeting in November, there was one trustee position up for election and one candidate for the position. I have asked the trustees and property manager to confirm the percentage of beneficial interest rep…
Q. I live in a condo complex in Rhode Island. I only receive a financial statement once a year. I would like a monthly expense sheet and income tax return sent to me. The management company and the treasurer have not answered me. Is there…
Q. With all of the negative comments I am reading about condo boards, I find myself wondering if the state of Massachusetts is planning to update its Condominium Act at any point in the future. The state granted these condo boards far too…
Q. The election of officers did not occur at our condo’s annual meeting, nor was a date and time set for the election. The election of officers has not occurred within the 10 days as stated in our bylaws or state statutes because there wa…
Q. We live in a 64 unit condo in Massachusetts and feel that the board of trustees is not following their fiduciary responsibilities. The treasurer resides out of state, and has all maintenance invoices sent to her monthly. She is, theref…
Q. Can a condominium association charge all unit owners the same fees? MGL Chapter 183A Sections 5(a) and 6(a)(1) seem to require the association to determine the percentage of undivided interest for each unit and to access fees in accord…
Q. My board has not held an election in 10 years! They keep re-appointing themselves and appoint their friends when there is a vacancy. How can I stop this abuse of power by my HOA? — Frustrated Owner…