Blog for HOA & Condo Associations

Town house has cracks, drainage and water damage, who is responsible?

Bylaw states no pets allowed on property, but nobody follows bylaw.

Condo president fired accountant to hire friends & family!?

Hidden damage in bathroom, what should I do?

Stature of limitations on unapproved remodel?

Can't close hurricane shutters due to neighbors!

Fire doors don't work, president is threatening me! What should I do?

What can I do? Neighbor has scents that are bothersome!

How to add EV charging with no extra space?

Repairs to interior of bulkhead fall under the homeowner Insurance?

Does replacing tiling around bathtub count as a structural impairment?

Does co-owner have rights to view blueprints?

Can the HOA charge an assessment if they never got my checks?

Can the HOA use Google non-profit software?

Do I need to own my home for a year before renting it out?

Can the HOA ask one person to remove their Ring doorbell?

Do I need permission from the HOA to house sit?

Does the HOA have to accommodate handicap parking?

What is this confusing wordage for condo elections?

Who is responsible after property management is fired?

Is The Hoa Responsible For Repairs After Raccoons Entered Our Attic?

Are HOA's required to send out Monthly fee Statements?

Are owners allowed to see the reserve study?

Can the community club offer special privileges fro certain members?

Should the HOA provide lockers for storage?

is it normal for a manager to hire their own company for services?

Is the Association responsible to cover the cost for an AC leak?

How to handle damage resulting from a nearby unit?

How Does an HOA set their fees?

How to split votes for HOA when homes ownership is skewed?

HOA took out a $100,000 loan using our clubhouse as collateral!

How do I withdraw funds from my building's trust account?

How do I get owners to follow HOA rules?

Who is responsible for a gas leak under the slab of our condo?

Remediation company took apart entire bathroom to check for mold!

Registered amendment is DIFFERENT from the approved amendment!?

Condo building was deemed UNSAFE, Condemned! What to do now!?

COA is HOA? Are new fees legal?

Recently disabled, need help with ADA rules & Board!

HOA trust with no EIN Number, can't open a bank account!

Management Company Trying to Take a SLICE of OUR LOAN!?

Reducing Rent % is Causing Major Headaches!

Battle of the Buildings, 2 Boards & an HOA!

Fire alarm costs are setting a blaze to our budget!

Business Next Door? Neighbors Running Shop Out of Unit.

Hitting the WALL, 40 year recertification woes.

$200,000 not a capital expenditure?

Is the association required to provide a working doorbell system?

Any rules banning the use of fireworks within a condo complex?

Our Board is raising our 2022 dues by 38%!

Should we pay off the mortgage the developer holds on our clubhouse?

What would you like to see on condoassociation.com in 2022!?

No Heat or Hot Water for 6 days... what can I do to force my HOA to take action?

Can two people occupy the same board position?

My vote is proportional to the size of my place. Is this right?

Can a board member be asked and/or forced to resign?

Can the HOA Force Everyone to Use the Same Internet Provider and Receive A Kickback?

Can We Pursue An Owner That Filed Bankruptcy?

Who Is Responsible For Foundation Cracks In My Condo Unit?

Can My HOA Designate Handicapped Parking Spots, Even If It Violates Our CCRs?

New Owner Not Paying Assessments. Who's Fault is that - Board or Manager?

Can and Should Board Members be Compensated?

Uniform Color Schemes In Duplex Community

Hoarders Living in Our Community

Secret Board Meetings

Can a Master Association sue a Sub-Association?

Can two married owners control the condo board?

What to do about dog hair in common areas?

Upstairs condo unit is leaking through my ceiling

How to properly decline a board position?

Wording to replace carpet and hardwood floors

Should I or the association repair my window?

Can we move funds from an operating account to reserves?

Can we opt-out of paying landscaping fees?

Can COA pick up the assessment bill?

Are there condo associations in Mexico?

Any limits on how a special assessment can be spent?

Can we add HOA board members than bylaws permit?

Can HOA have open meeting to review finances?

Can incumbent board members be barred from re-election?

Vandalized air conditioning unit problem

Who handles leak problems?

Do we run HOA election process through US Mail?

Condo owners need to vacate building. Any re-lo policies to share?

Condo association changed building access code with no notice

HOA was dissolved. What about common area repairs?

Where HOA and owner draw the lines over street work?

Can HOA board publish list of delinquent owners?

HOA board and management out for revenge?

What is a condominium de-conversion?

Can HOA change my interior unit?

HOA president took funds without consent

Can board let real estate agent become exclusive condo seller?

Can controlling developer ignore bylaws and condo docs?

Can a CAM live on the property?

What to do about condo owner who changed their front door?

Need second opinion on our bylaws

What to do about cold air getting into condo unit?

HOA is not handling its responsibilities

How do we change an outdated bylaw?

Owner rented condo without board approval

Do we have to have a condo president?

Does board need to vote on tree trimming services?

How are coastal condos preparing for global warming?

How many votes can a board member have?

Even our condo board is delinquent

Who pays for HOA heat remedy?

Can video cameras be used for security?

Can we be co-signers on checking account?

Condo Associations and the value of committees

Is vote needed over what portion of reserves to spend on roof repair?

Who is responsible for bulkheads in condos?

HOA president wants guest out of condo

How to handle condo building leaks?

HOA board refuses to pay for pest control

Condo mold causes $70K repair bill for association

Changing CC&R's to make owners responsible for repairs

Board wants to change swimming pool rules

Can HOA share unit sale proceeds with owners?

Should HOA be involved in bedbug issues?

Do I need ARB (Architectural Review Board) request for AC replacement

Can association require capital contributions for buyers at closing?

Should Florida owners or associations pay for pest control?

How to fix criminal HOA board and property manager?

What happens when Florida DPBR takes over a condo association?

Who covers condo door repair costs?

Can delinquent owner serve on condo board?

Condo owner needs to prove she did not get condo docs

Can we have a gas grill on condo balcony?

Wondering how our condo fees are spent?

What is a capital improvement?

Can HOA loan interest be expensed?

Can HOA take away my parking spots?

Can we be disqualified as a 55+ community?

How to handle upstairs noise?

Should association pick up exterminator costs?

Condo law and unpaid debt

Familiar with Pennsylvania law?

Who should fix condo leak caused by building?

Vibrating tanks causing problems to condo unit

Are HOA loan interest payments tax deductible?

How to address too much HOA spending?

Abandoned cats on HOA property

How to grade property managers?

Can HOA buy adjacent property without vote?

Is it a conflict to be an HOA vendor and board member?

How often should condo association owners meet?

Can condo unit replace their door?

Looking for HOA communications platform

Does former condo owner get returned funds?

Do our HOA fees sound fair and correct?

Who is responsible for sewer line repair?

Neighbor has cameras pointed at my window

Condo building burned to the ground so why am I still paying HOA fees?

Is developer responsible for window replacement?

Help wanted: condo manager in St. Louis

Do we still need masks in common areas?

Can HOA neighbors put up a fence?

Condo management company is non-responsive

Mice in walls of condo building

Developer does not disclose HOA financial records

Does HOA board take on risk with recommending vendors?

Can HOA require dog DNA test?

Should $500K HOA assessment be voted on?

Must HOA board notify owners of higher insurance deductible?

Owner destroys tree in HOA common area

How to plan a budget for condo reserves?

Do condo owners need property insurance?

Can condo association force capital contribution by new owner?

Who is responsible for electrical, plumbing and air conditioning?

Can we enforce an owner occupied only condo building?

Lawyer needs condo documents

Should we get monthly board meeting minutes?

How many board members should we have?

We have no solar panel policy for our condo association

Using absentee ballots?

Marijuana smoke is nuisance to condo neighbors

Owner turns condo unit into Airbnb

Condo association owners upset over closed common area space

How can HOA assure a fair vote?

Condo trustees who sold out are still registered with state

Condo building has foundation damage

Bad president puts HOA in debt

Can condo board charge certain common expenses directly to owners?

Can we expand our condo association board?

Can HOA charge me for cable service if I don't want it.

Is damage inside the walls of my condo unit my responsibility?

How many directors should our HOA have?

Can owners take care of their own furnace and water heating repairs?

How much noise is acceptable in a residential community?

Do we need to document new changes to condo rules?

Any guidance in Florida for interior lighting rules?

Is condo board behind furnace issue?

How do get the board to open our swimming pool this summer?

How to solve for mice in condo walls?

Who can file a lien for our condo association?

How can we stop unnecessary HOA landscaping project?

What's needed to tow vehicles from parking lot?

How do associations register and track pet dogs?

Should every resident have two designated parking spaces?