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Standing water in the common area basement following every rainstorm

This question is submitted by Ben P. out of Massachusetts This question regards standing water in the common area basement following every rainstorm, and how it impacts my health as a disabled person. I have lived in this 12-unit building for 30 years. I have become disabled which makes me 50x more susceptible than a healthy individual to respiratory...
Who should repair a crack in one of the condo walls?

This question is submitted by Kathy F. out of Illinois We are in a condo with a 3 ft. crawl space (below grade) under it. We discovered a crack in one of the exterior walls of the crawl space. When it rains, water leaks in. The condo association says that since this is in our unit it is considered...
Soil outside saturated due to over-watering and heavy rain

This question is submitted by Stewart M. out of California I have a ground-floor condo unit with water damage in my exterior walls (interior drywall and wood flooring) which I believe is due to the soil outside my unit being overly saturated due to over-watering and heavy rain. And my condo HOA has not properly diverted the water away...
Resignation of all board members

This question is submitted by Rick C. out of Florida The rest of my board is resigning and I'm the only one left. Before they resign they want to choose new board members. I'm wondering if this is legal since there are no present openings to fill and, by our bylaws, there has to be a vote and there...
The condo owner didn't know there was a trust while paying for it

This question is submitted by Kim L. out of Massachusetts I bought one of the condos in a two-unit trust. The previous owners set up the trust and were the trustees. The owner of the other condo didn't know there was a trust even though he was paying half of the master insurance. I had roof damage and had...
Electrical box replacement in an HOA of trailer homes

This question is submitted by Deborah P. out of Florida Who's responsible for electrical box replacement in an HOA? The box is shared by the next-door neighbor (these are individual trailer homes). Thanks for your help.
Townhouse roof replacement by insurance company

This question is submitted by Chris E. out of South Carolina I have a contract on a lovely townhouse that is insured as an HO6 condo. Due diligence is over and it went well with the owner fixing everything. But, just before closing the HOA did not have a quorum to pass a small assessment to replace the roofs...
Property management does not do any needed work outside of my condo

This question is submitted by Jane E. out of Michigan I’m paying my monthly condo dues, all the time. But the “bullying” makes it so the property management intends to not do any needed work to the outside of my condo. What suggestions could you give me on who I could write to about the property management company? Thanks!
HOA requires medical records to have an ESA

This question is submitted by Ed B. out of Florida My HOA is requiring my medical records in addition to a letter from my doctor in regards to having an ESA. Do they have that right? It's my understanding all that is required is a letter from my doctor. My medical records are private.
Convert the landscaping to organic vegetables

This question is submitted by Mark B. out of Florida We want to convert much of our landscaping to organic vegetables and a native plant nursery. Florida International University has a program whereby they are promoting urban gardens. Are you aware of any HOAs that have gone from sod to food? We want to use our land as a...

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