Category: Q&A

Q. I was a member of our three-person association condo board for about one year. I resigned after I realized the other two people were having secret meetings and making decisions without my input, and bringing their two-to-one vote to th…

Q. The way our trustees operate seems a little unusual to me. They won’t allow us condo owners to speak or communicate with them or the accountants directly unless it’s through an employee of the trust. Additionally, there is an escrow ac…

Q. Our association’s board meetings have always been held in person, but for the convenience of one member who travels for business, the board has recently held its meetings via Zoom. The problem is that in the past, there was an opportun…

Q. I pay HOA fees for maintenance that includes landscaping, but not all areas of our development are the same; some streets have ornamental trees and a minimal amount of leaves falling, while my block is swamped with leaves on the ground…

Q. I live in a mid-rise condominium, and my next door neighbor is a hoarder. She frequently leaves her door open, so it’s easy to see that there’s a serious problem. I complained to the building management several times, but nothing has i…

Q. I own a condo. My building has charged me a fee of $300 and I don’t think it is fair. A friend visited me in my apartment a month ago. She was cooking a meal and inadvertently left one of the burners slightly on without a flame. A neig…

Q. I would like to know if it is legal for board members to share personal and financial information regarding our home in the community with other residents who don’t serve on the board — and some who don’t even own property here, but li…

Q. Our board president said that her husband was qualified to perform gutter and minor roof repairs at our community, and would do the work for free. He is not licensed or insured, yet the other board members agreed to use her husband to …

Q. Does binding alternative dispute resolution (ADR) override condo docs? If the ADR changes the shared common ground expenses, do the members of the association have to vote on the changes? Do the condo docs have to be changed to reflect…

Q. I live in a condo and my downstairs neighbor is constantly smoking, which bothers me greatly. I brought it to the attention of management, but nothing has been done. What are my options as an owner? Do I bring legal action against the …