| Subject | Date Asked |
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| condo management co. | 11/20/2009 |
Q: The management company is not doing there job. Ex. new landscape dying, taking water heaters from ...
A: The Board needs to read the contract with the Property Management Company and if the Management ...
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| CAMs | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I'm on a condo board in my community (11 years). This past year we hired a new management company ...
A: Do your bylaws for your association or the laws within your state require that they have a CAM ...
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| Ethical VS Legal? | 10/21/2009 |
Q: The President of our Association is also part owner of the Management Company. His partner is our ...
A: yeah, sounds like your board has a big conflict of interest going on. You should make sure that the ...
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| Insufficient Reserve Funds | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I was 3 weeks away from closing on the sale of my condo unit when my buyer's loan was rejected by ...
A: You should talk to an attorney to see if you have a legitimate case against the Board of Director's. ...
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| HOA | 10/14/2009 |
Q: We have recently established a functional HOA and ACC in our community. We have many homeowners who ...
A: You really should seek the counsel of your associations attorney for specific questions but my ...
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| Move in & Move out fee in Association | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I own a condo in Washington state, and last year my association started assessing a $200 fee for ...
A: Many associations do charge move in and move out fees so prior to taking them to small claims court, ...
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| HOA Dues | 9/29/2009 |
Q: The link below leads to an article I recently read, although written in 2008. It refers to putting ...
A: no, in this case you would be acting much like a bank and taking possession of the property because ...
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| special assessment | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Recently, the board of our condo has decided to charge a special assessment of $15,300 to help for ...
A: The Board cannot go against the CC&R's so your only hope would be to work to get the CC&R's changed ...
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| Violation of HOA Management | 9/4/2009 |
Q: August 1 we voted for Board Members. Next week Sept 8, They will vote on their positions. Last ...
A: Regardless of what the management company puts in a newsletter, the Board votes on their own ...
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| Board member | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Can a Board Member do contract work needed for the HOA? Or does it need to be Bidded out?
A: You'll need to check your own community documents for specifics but in general: 1) all jobs should ...
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| Property Management Investigation | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Our board of directors has hire a property management company. Even after a formal written ...
A: I'm not sure that there is a question here, but rather a rant. Many management companies use a lock ...
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| CAM Procedures | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I would like to know if the property CAM is authorized to approve and sign checks on a property, or ...
A: Most contracts allow for CAMS to approve invoices and sign checks within a certain limit. Then the ...
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| HOA-Residential Parking | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My HOA has a "no" parking on the street overnight regulation.I recently had my disabled mother move ...
A: Joe: If you are living in a gated community than the HOA can have rules about overnight parking in ...
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| New HOA | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I am a general contractor and I built a home in a subdivision with no establish HOA.The neighborhood ...
A: Typically as soon as the first home is owned in the association, the association begins charging ...
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| Running Water at our Rental Home | 7/23/2009 |
Q: we are in our third month renting a home, in which we signed a year lease for, with a property ...
A: I would recommend that you read the portion of your lease that deals with cancellations to see if ...
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| HOA votes | 6/29/2009 |
Q: If 50% of the owners are delinquent in a 24-unit complex are they considered a no-vote. Meaning they ...
A: You need to read your association documents to determine if this is the case. Most state that the ...
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| Failing Condo Board | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I am on the board of a small (12 unit) self-managed condo association and we have several issues I ...
A: 1. I would suggest that you get with your association's attorney to review your options. 2. All ...
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| Broken Pipes | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have a renter who called about a leaky pipe two months after he heard water running (and standing) ...
A: Erin: You'll need to read the Rental Agreement to decide who is responsible for the charges. ...
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| New Board Directors | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I live in Florida USA in a townhome delevelopment with a HOA. Our HOA was initially set up in ...
A: Many documents allow for the Board of Directors to appoint temporary Board Members until the next ...
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| Property manager fees | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I am on the Board of my townhouse association. When the association was created 20 years ago there ...
A: Typically Townhouse association management companies are not paid on a % basis but rather charge for ...
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| Association Fees/Expectations | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I've lived in the same development for almost 11 years and our Association has gone up on our fees ...
A: Katherine: Is your association controlled by the developer or is this controlled by the members of ...
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| association fees | 4/6/2009 |
Q: and the association of the townhouse community where i live is coming after me for dues that i could ...
A: Most of the time they will put a lien on your house and if your home is foreclosed upon, they lose ...
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| RS | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Why are so many HOAs reluctant to have a reserve study performed. Seems to me I would rather find ...
A: Boards are reluctant to spend money regardless of the purpose these days. I also believe that many ...
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| Broken balcony door - property mgmt doesn't want to pay | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I own the condo for 8 years in a bulding 15 years old. Around 2 years ago, new property mgmt took ...
A: Hard to say without reading your condo documents. Do they specifically say that the Condo is ...
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| Property Owners Dues | 3/20/2009 |
Q: own a piece of vacant property that was 12,550.00 in 1979. It's current State Equalized Value is ...
A: Yes, as long as the association is active you are responsible for paying dues. I would recommend ...
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| Condo amenities | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Our condo has 1 tennis court. Last week they installed a basketball hoop inside the court. We had ...
A: Yes, the Board of Directors are allowed to dual purpose common areas as it falls under their scope ...
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| Entering property management | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have an ongoing business, but I want to transition into property management. I have taken several ...
A: There is a National Organization called the Community Association Institute (CAI) that provides ...
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| Separate entities in association | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Within our community there are 5 stages. All 5 stages are separate corporations. I am the President ...
A: If you are separate corporations than you can pick your own vendors - including your own management ...
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| Condo Association Rules | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am thinking of buying a condo for an investment. There are so many available now for a good price ...
A: When you purchase a condo, you agree to abide by the condo association rules. You need to make sure ...
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| Owner occupied question | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I own a condo (owner occupied) I'm selling and its not moving. In a couple of months I have to move ...
A: 1. Only if the Board of Directors and the other condo owners agree. It will probably take a change ...
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| HOA acting as Management Company | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I work in the multi-family industry and I hear there ia a trend that is growing, specifically it is ...
A: I don't think this is a trend, but rather a fact of how things have been. The majority of HOAs in ...
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| Condo Assoc. Bylaws | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I bought a condo in fl. a couple of years ago. From what I understand there have been no changes ...
A: Kathy: The management company serves at the pleasure of the Board. I would recommend that you start ...
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| HOA | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My husband and I live in a small community in a suburb of Houston TX. We are first time home owners ...
A: Would it really matter who complained about the dogs. Most of the time it is a neighbor who reports ...
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| Condo reserves | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am on the board of my association. I am not completely happy with our property mgmt company as I ...
A: check out an attorney's opinion on this: ...
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| Late HOA fees | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Since everyone (owners), own a percentage of our complex, do we all have a right to know which other ...
A: You do, but not on your terms. Most of the time when a member requests access at this level, they're ...
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| Florida Condominium Association Manager | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My husband and I own a unit in an 80-unit condo. The CAM owns 8 units--10 percent--and my question ...
A: The old saying "If you want something done right, do it yourself applies here". One has to get ...
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| Florida Condominium Association Manager | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My husband and I own a unit in an 80-unit condo. The CAM owns 8 units--10 percent--and my question ...
A: The CAM serves at the Board Of Directors discretion. The homeowner and, in this case, the CAM have ...
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| HOA dispute | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My questions is 2 fold and has a 2 level issue: History: I live in a neighborhood with multiple ...
A: There is always legal recourse but the likelihood of you prevailing is slim. When you bought in a ...
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| HOA dispute | 1/20/2009 |
Q: My questions is 2 fold and has a 2 level issue: History: I live in a neighborhood with multiple ...
A: Lauren: I've yet to come across an HOA that will waive portions of the fees for those that don't ...
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| HOA manager authorization to contract | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I specialize in servicing graphic needs of HOAs in California. Two signs (both under $250)were ...
A: The court will ultimately decide but I would lean toward the Management Company. They had an ...
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| HOA manager authorization to contract | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I specialize in servicing graphic needs of HOAs in California. Two signs (both under $250)were ...
A: Wow - if this has been going on for a year, I don't think the association is going to give in. You ...
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| Condo Association | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Should the Condo Association be respnsible for: Declaration of Condominiums; Articles of ...
A: The governing documents for your association will outline what is required in order to be President ...
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| Condo owner complaint | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I'm having trouble finding what procedure to follow on the question below. I've lived in my condo ...
A: You should attend a Board Meeting and ask to be put on the agenda to speak. I wouldn't put your ...
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| condo rights | 1/11/2009 |
Q: What qualifications do condo board member need, ie...to have keys to a unit? ANSWER: Board Members ...
A: As an owner, you should have a copy of the governing documents and in there the election process ...
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| condo rights | 1/11/2009 |
Q: What qualifications do condo board member need, ie...to have keys to a unit?
A: Board Members can get elected with zero qualifications and once they are a board member they will ...
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| "condo mgmt 101" | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I live in a 11-unit condo in NYC where we recently acquired control of the board from the sponsor ...
A: There is a class offered by CAI called the ABC's of being a Board and their web site is accesible at ...
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| Advice for a great tenant dealing with the HOA | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I'm a renter in a small condo building of four units. The rest of the people living in the units are ...
A: As you're not a member of the association, you are not entitled to attend the meetings nor are they ...
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| Advice for a great tenant dealing with the HOA | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a renter in a small condo building of four units. The rest of the people living in the units are ...
A: Some people just don't want to be nice to anyone. Your question about do you have to follow the ...
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| H.O.A. not paying bills | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Can you file a Preliminary notice on an Association that is has old bills going back to 120 days?. ...
A: Ruth - if you're worried about the ongoing relationship, you'll want to pick up the phone can talk ...
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| By-laws of HOA selectively enforced | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Sanders, My HOA management is telling me that I must remove my roll-away basketball hoop from the ...
A: Here's the deal, most associations had written in to the by-laws that satellite dished were not ...
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| Manager included in legal matters | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Our condo manager is also an owner in our condo association. As manager, he attends all legal ...
A: You should consult and HOA attorney familiar with FL law about the legality of it all. I personally ...
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| a neighbor's pet and the condo board | 11/13/2008 |
Q: In April 08, my husband was with my 2 yr old daughter on the condo common grounds when a neighbors ...
A: You should ask for time on the next Board Meeting agenda to present your case to the Board. It will ...
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| Occupants & Parking | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I live in a 26 unit condo complex in Westwood, Mass. Each unit has 2 deeded pkg. spaces. Visitor ...
A: It sounds like the amendment they passes vs. the way it was explained is now contradicting each ...
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| owners in arrears | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Ms Sanders I live in one of five Phases that make up our association of 100 units in all-our Phase I ...
A: It depends on how your association by laws are structured. If each Phase is its own Association, ...
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| Minimum Board Members and Common Area question | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Please provide a "job description" of each Board Member in an HOA, including "Members at Large". I ...
A: The mimimum requirements for Board Size is defined within your association's ByLaws as each ...
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| HOA dues late | 11/2/2008 |
Q: my HOA dues are late but this was due to the first time i got my condo, they failed to give me my ...
A: Jennifer - if you're asking if the condo has a right to foreclose on your unit, they do. They're ...
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| Association By-laws & QuickDeeds | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Scenario: Miami (Dade County), Fl Owner resided 20+ years at unit, given health condition transfers ...
A: Possibly - ByLaws can only be changed by a vote with a majority of the membership approving them so ...
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| Association By-laws & QuickDeeds | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Scenario: Miami (Dade County), Fl Owner resided 20+ years at unit, given health condition transfers ...
A: Yes, charging for a copy of the By-Laws is common practice as most people get a free copy during ...
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| Apartment complexes | 10/8/2008 |
Q: . I know this might not be your expertise, but I didn't know what category to ask in, :( What is ...
A: Comes down to ownership most of the time: Condo - owned and they share common walls/roof Townhouse ...
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| paying bills | 10/5/2008 |
Q: CAN I PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY NOT PAY A BILL THAT SHOULD BE PAID PER CONDO DOCS INSTRUCTED BY ...
A: The management company should take its direction from the board. If the Board has approved the bill, ...
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| HOA Billing statements | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I reside in Michigan and I need to know if there is a law/guideline/act that states how often a bill ...
A: Latice: I'm not familiar with Michigan Billing Laws, but here is a link to the Community ...
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| HOA/Management Company connection | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have a thousand questions, but I'll start with this one. I would like to know exactly how the HOA ...
A: Most management companies do more than maintain common areas. If you are sending your association ...
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| HOA Board of Directors | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Susan, Our HOA bylaws states that multiple owners of a lot are designated as Class A members of the ...
A: You should always check with the association's attorney as he is most familiar with the bylaws. My ...
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| Rental of My Condo to Family | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I wish to rent (below market price) my condo to a family member who is 61 years old and ill. The ...
A: Without really looking at your ByLaws, I can't say if you absolutely have to pay the fee, but I ...
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| Dispute | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My condo was in rental pool managed by a property mgmt.co. On July 20, 2008 i recd,d a letter dated ...
A: You should read your rental pool agreement to see how much notice they are required to give you ...
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| HOA problems | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I purchased a townhouse in San Lorenzo, CA 2007. Until last April 2008, they raise the association ...
A: I would go to the manager's office and ask to speak with him. I would then ask to have the ...
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| condo owners disputes | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I'm a condo owner in a complex with 24 units. We have a three member elected board which work hard ...
A: check in with your State's Real Estate Commission as they have normally have an Ombudsman type of ...
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| Management Company & unauthorized Key access | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I live in a Condo managed by a management company in MA. I rent from a private owner. On two ...
A: To charge a fee to unlock a door is fairly common. Did they send you a bill or did you have to pay ...
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| terminating a contract | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am interested where can i find an example of a notice of termination for a property management ...
A: Wow, that is unusual, as most management company contracts have a 30 day out clause. I've got one ...
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| HOA Dues past due | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I received a letter in the mail in mid Feb stating that my HOA dues were due 1 week prior. This is ...
A: I would immediately pick up the phone and call the attorney to ask for a payment plan. Usually the ...
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| Condo Question | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I currently own my condo my husband and I live there. We currently have two vehicles and two ...
A: I don't believe they can tell you how many things you can own, however, this is not what they're ...
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| Condo Property Management | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I live in a condo in Toronto, recently my unit has been experiencing some soap bubble backup in the ...
A: I would check with a plumber to see if their solution is "normal". But I can tell you that I got an ...
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| HOA late fees | 8/28/2008 |
Q: My HOA just sent me a letter stating that i owe 60$ in late fees. I have paid all my dues and am ...
A: They can be trying to collect a late fee that accrued prior to your last payment. Sometimes Boards ...
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| private vs state condo association | 8/22/2008 |
Q: How much more money will the state charge if they possessed the condo association in miami dade ...
A: Each association will be treated differently based on that association's by-laws. I would assume ...
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| Do HOA CC&Rs always override individual lease agreements? | 8/19/2008 |
Q: We have rented a condo in a 20 unit building for over a year and are now on a month to month lease. ...
A: Leases control what happens inside the apartment and protect the owner and his property. At the ...
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| Sue management company | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Can I sue a management company for leaving me homeless b/c the apartment is not ready like they said ...
A: I would ask an attorney this question but if you didn't have a signed lease, they'll probably use ...
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| Finding Property Manager for Townhome Community | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I live in a relatively small townhouse community (45-50 homes). Our current property manager - who ...
A: You can check out my web site at : http://www.athomenet.com/pmFinderState.aspx?state=GA as I have ...
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| who has financial responsibility | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I live in a P.U.D. in socal in which there are mainly waterscape features (lakes, streams & ...
A: Unless your living in a condominum enviroment, all repairs to individual homes - whether they be ...
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| Condo Board Responsibilities | 7/30/2008 |
Q: With the terrible housing market in Florida, I find our condo complex is being overrun with renters. ...
A: Yes, many associations have a pre-screening process just be sure you're basing it on things like ...
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| requirements for property management | 7/30/2008 |
Q: i live in a multi-unit condo in San Francisco, Ca. I own 1 of the units. A previous answer stated ...
A: I'm not that familiar with CA law so check with the Real Estate Commission but my friends in the ...
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| Property Managers Responsiiblities | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Sanders, I have terminated the lease with my landlord. I reside in a condominium where the ...
A: It is not her responsiblity as she does not work for the Landlord but rather for the Association. ...
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| being harrassed by property manager | 7/27/2008 |
Q: The ex HOA president (whom I had a rocky relationship with) is now the property manager. She is ...
A: If she is no longer on the Board and is not the one that contracted for her services than there is ...
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| HOA fees | 7/25/2008 |
Q: After about 8 months, I received an attorney's letter telling me that my association never received ...
A: Did the check clear your bank ? If not, then they probably think you should know that they didn't ...
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| Condo Owner Deducting from Condo Fee | 7/24/2008 |
Q: It is clearly written in our condo by-laws that owners are responsible for the maintenance and ...
A: How do you fit in to the equation ? Are you the manager, the treasurer? Why not accept her partial ...
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| condo question | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have owned my condo for almost 2 years in a building that was built in 1976 and has approximately ...
A: I would think if you wrote to the owner directly, told him the issue and volunteered to pay the ...
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| Unresponsive Condo Association | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Now, it's been several weeks since I discovered-after a rainy day- a water leak originating from the ...
A: Send the letter via Registered or Certified Mail so you have a receipt that they accepted the letter ...
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| problems with condo association | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Over 4 weeks ago, I noticed a water leak inside my living room, originated from the top of the ...
A: Paying a bill on behalf of an association and then sending it in for reimbursement can be a little ...
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| Can another Condo association force ours to join theirs? | 7/18/2008 |
Q: There are 6 total buildings with 4 units in each building. 4 buildings are part of one association ...
A: I have never heard of such a thing. One association mandating another merge with theirs. It will do ...
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| HOA | 7/17/2008 |
Q: We live in a brand new subdivision of single family homes. At closing we were given a set of bylaws ...
A: My personal opinion is that the builder was too cheap to establish an association so while in his ...
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| Common Elements Pipe Nightmare | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have an ongoing issue with a master sewage pipe that happen to be located on 1st floor unit that I ...
A: Frankly, I would recommend that you consult your own attorney and bring with you a copy of the ...
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| Trash managment | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I'm taking over property management in a small apartment complex (about 12 occupied units). The ...
A: I don't know of form letter.. I would simply list all of the tenant responsiblities.. don't be ...
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| Trash managment | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I'm taking over property management in a small apartment complex (about 12 occupied units). The ...
A: Are the rules posted in front of garbage area so everyone is reminded of it each time they throw ...
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| invasion of privacy from regime manager | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I currently own several properties in Hilton Head SC. 2 of them are governed by the same condo ...
A: As the Regime Manager works at the Board's discretion, I think if you had authorized it - the Board ...
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| Disclosure | 6/16/2008 |
Q: We are renting a house for someone while they are out of the country for 1-2 years. Is it ethical ...
A: I think it should be based on the length of the lease. If they're signing a one year lease then ...
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| board members in arrears | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have reason to believe that several board members of my condo are in arrears with common charges ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I've been on vacation. While your question seems reasonable and not out of ...
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| board members in arrears | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have reason to believe that several board members of my condo are in arrears with common charges ...
A: Most documents read that in order to be an officer of the association, you have to be in good ...
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| condo police | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I don't know if anything can be done about this, but any suggestions will be most welcome. I am a ...
A: Every community has a few residents who self appoint themselves "code enforcement" and there really ...
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| Property Management Unfairly Charging | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I live in a subdivision where the home-owners association has outsourced/contracted out the ...
A: You'll want to contact an attorney for legal matters and direction. I would however suggest, that ...
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| Condo Association Management License | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I work in the Hospitality Industry and we are getting ready to sell our condos. I have been asked to ...
A: There is a lot involved in being a Condo Manager - that is a manager of a condo association. You'd ...
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| annual treasurers report | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I would like to see some sample annual treasurers reports for homeowners assoc. I have been asked to ...
A: I do not but send me an e-mail to susans@athomenet.com and I will send you a sample budget excel ...
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| Co-op Shareholder voting | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Is a co-op required to provide shareholders with a proxy card that has unique control numbers for ...
A: You'll need to check with the Real Estate commission of your state to see if they require co-ops to ...
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| HOA, Property Management | 4/3/2008 |
Q: In an emergency HOA meeting three weeks ago, we learned that 11 of the 51units in our complex have ...
A: 1. You'll really need to read your contract with the management company and review the Board Meeting ...
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| Condo Annual Board Meeting | 4/1/2008 |
Q: We have our annual board meeting in May. I recently purchased this condo. There have been problems ...
A: John - adding items the the agenda is different than asking for the entire community to vote on an ...
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| My HOA is not doing its job | 3/25/2008 |
Q: We are in Miami, FL and own a townhouse in a community that is only 3 years old. The development was ...
A: Yes, you can run for the Board or a the very least, make sure who you vote for the board positions ...
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| HOA fees | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I am buying a townhome in Los Angeles, California where the HOA fee is now $285/mo. The home costs ...
A: It depends on how good a job the developer is doing in creating a budget. Most budget deficits ...
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| HOA | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I rent a townhouse where there has been 3-4 different property management co.Also 3-4-5 different ...
A: The owner of the property, when he bought it, agreed to certain rules. Not knowing exactly what the ...
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| dispute | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Can an attorney who lives in a homeowners assoc. and is possibly on the board, represent the assoc. ...
A: You'll need to read your By-Laws to see if the attorney can be paid for his services. Most say that ...
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| Property Management Fees | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I live in a condominum in Miami Florida. Are there any laws governing the increase per year for the ...
A: No, there are no laws about this. If you are on the Board and feel that the management company is ...
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| Condo ownership/renter | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I own a condo in a 8 condo locaton, we have a HOA and all pay monthly fees, the rules regarding ...
A: Probably not much to do. Sounds like the Covenants don't address if the renter causes a problem not ...
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| Condo Treasurer problems | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I recently received a letter from our treasurer asking for an additional $500 as the reserve fund ...
A: I would expect that you would ask them to live up to their fiduciary duty and do things in ...
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| HOA | 1/23/2008 |
Q: "Hi I just recently purchased a condominium in California with my husband. Little did we know that ...
A: Your association needs to hire an attorney that specializes in condo association collection matters. ...
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| Condo Treasurer problems | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I recently received a letter from our treasurer asking for an additional $500 as the reserve fund ...
A: Youneed to request a copy of the board meeting minutes where the special assessment was approved. I ...
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| Difficulty renting Condo - Due to Condo Board | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I bought a condo in Illinois about 3 years ago and recently was notified by my company that I am to ...
A: Some suggestions would be to : 1) Read the Bylaws to make sure the they are allowed to make ...
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| New Homeowners Association needs help | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I need to know whose responsibility it is to ensure a new development is organized into a working ...
A: Typically your Governing Docs will tell you when it is time to transition to a homeowner controlled ...
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| Do we need a condo association? | 12/11/2007 |
Q: We recently bought an apartment in a 4-unit condo. We decided we didn't need a professional ...
A: Did you quit the association or fire the management company. If your covenants say there is an ...
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| Termination/Change in Management Firm | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I work for a company that asked me to become licensed in the State of Florida to manage condominium ...
A: Call Colonial Bank and ask for the division that deals with association management companies. They ...
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| Do we need a condo association? | 12/11/2007 |
Q: We recently bought an apartment in a 4-unit condo. We decided we didn't need a professional ...
A: You should check with the condo developer to make sure there isn't already an association. If you're ...
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| Change/Termination of Property Mgmt. Firm | 12/10/2007 |
Q: We just acquired an 18-unit building and we have no experience in property management. Although I ...
A: You would first set up a bank account in the name of the association and then ask the previous ...
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| Termination/Change in Management Firm | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I work for a company that asked me to become licensed in the State of Florida to manage condominium ...
A: You would first set up a bank account in the name of the association and then ask the previous ...
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| Expanding a Management Company | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I am a young third generation property manager in Chicago land. My family has been managing a ...
A: Have you reviewed your company web site ? Most board members are technically adept and are using the ...
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| Expanding a Management Company | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I am a young third generation property manager in Chicago land. My family has been managing a ...
A: Do you manage just single-family or one off condos or are you managing the actual associations ...
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| Employment | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My name is George and I recently received my CAM license (Community Association Manager) in the ...
A: George: Management companies are always looking for qualified staff. Where in Florida are you ...
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| Condo Manager | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Is $50k/yr. an appropriate salary for 16 hrs. work/wk. for a Condo Manager? How do I research ...
A: www.caionline.org - these guys sell a Salary Census book that they update every year that tells what ...
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| 30% condo fee increase | 11/18/2007 |
Q: 7 months ago I moved to a beautiful community of 6 condos (132 families) in SW Florida. Each year we ...
A: Barbara: You'll want to read your condo documents (you should have been provided a copy at ...
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| Property management | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Are there certain licenses etc. to becoming a condo property manager? What training does one need? ...
A: Actually most of what you have wrote is pretty standard operating procedure when a property is ...
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| Condominimum balcony flooring | 10/18/2007 |
Q: We bought a condominium a year ago, this is our first real estate property and we are trying to make ...
A: Welcome to condo living. The biggest complaint I hear is from downstairs neighbors when the people ...
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| LCAM | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am a Florida licensed real estate salesperson. Could you please tell me what a LCAM license or ...
A: The LCAM stands for Licensed Community Association Manager. Typically the Real Estate Commission has ...
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| Resident as Prop Mgr. | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Our HOA recently fired our property management company and hired our recently retired board ...
A: Most people do not want to manage where they also reside as they don't like it when residents call ...
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| HAO DUES | 9/21/2007 |
Q: What legal process can be taken to stop a homeowner from selling a property when the dues havenot ...
A: It is my understanding that just because the homeowner sold, it doesn't release him from the debt so ...
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| HAO DUES | 9/21/2007 |
Q: What legal process can be taken to stop a homeowner from selling a property when the dues havenot ...
A: Actually, getting them to sell the property is probably what you want to happen as during the ...
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| Condo Board/Association | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a Condo in NJ. It's new construction and we just elected our board and I was ...
A: You should check out this link as they have books (really phamplets) that outline each of the ...
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| CAM License/starting business | 8/29/2007 |
Q: .I hope you can help me. I am currently a Property Manager for a 220 unit Property. I am new to ...
A: HOA Management runs the gamut from $12 a house a month all the way up to $25 or $30 depending on ...
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| condo association status | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I just bought a condo and found out the city is suing us for "not being an association." Does an ...
A: Associations are non profit organizations that do have to register (usually with the state) each ...
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| Pay Scale for Res. Mgr. | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I do all the cleaning, minor repairs, painting, landscaping, (trimming, mowing) ordering, inventory, ...
A: The Community Association Institute recently released their 2007 Salary Survey so you can compare ...
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| Transition | 8/10/2007 |
Q: Our builder never fulfilled his responsibilities and was MIA for several years. The residential ...
A: Your association's By-Laws will dictate how this is handled - typically it requires x% of all voting ...
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| Vendor contracts | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I live in a poorly managed community and are putting pressure on our Board to oust the management ...
A: Typically the owners have a right to view the contracts but usually they are kept at the management ...
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| roofing debt | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Our association hired a roofing contractor, and before starting the job we were told (in writing) ...
A: It is my understanding that in an association, while assessments are divided out among all the ...
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| Privacy issues of properties in arrears | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Good evening, I live in a subdivision of 452 homes, of which over 20% of these properties are in ...
A: This is always a heavily debated topic within an HOA and often between Board Members. I've never ...
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| Homeowner Associations and Foreclosure | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I currently live in a subdivision with over 200 buildings and we have a Homeowner's Association in ...
A: You really should consult an HOA attorney but here is what I know. Yes, the HOA can "take things ...
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| Maintenance Fee Coverage | 7/8/2007 |
Q: About a month ago, our condo association hired plumbers to repair leaking pipes originating from our ...
A: Yes, it is legal. You need to read your condo documents (which you should have been given at ...
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| Dissolving HOA | 6/15/2007 |
Q: We live in Stevenson Ranch CA 91381 - unincorporated - detached homes listed as condominiums - wThe ...
A: I would have two recommendations for you - one is to read the bylaws of the association, in their it ...
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| Picking a new Property Manager | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Is there an outline or information available for a Condo Board for developing an RFP for the ...
A: I would recommend that you visit www.caionline.org as they have these type of items for sale. It ...
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| access to property | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I live in a condo which consists of 48 units and is maintained by an association and managed by a ...
A: Actually the manager works for the Board Of Directors. It is the Board that set policy, it is the ...
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| Townhouse land in Union NJ | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I own a townhouse in Union NJ, and I was wondering what i actually own? (I know I should have asked ...
A: You should check a couple of places: The Covenants or ByLaws which might outline what can be done ...
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| Renting common element space in Condo Garage | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer my question or not, but hopefully you can. I live in a ...
A: The first items that comes to mind is to ask if the condo docs limit the use of the garage strictly ...
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| HOA Management | 3/27/2007 |
Q: ...I purchased a condo almost a year ago, and the HOA management has been horrible. Just last week a ...
A: Sounds like there is some confusion at your association. There should be a HOA Manager and a HOA ...
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| running for president of homeowener ass | 2/6/2007 |
Q: We move to this area 2yrs ago.I have attended all our homeowner ass meeting since we move in ...
A: The most successful board presidents are those that can gain community support. I've seen them do it ...
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| property management | 12/4/2006 |
Q: We are a self-run condo association; with a lack of people interested in holding office for the 2007 ...
A: The proper way is to view your covenants to see what is required. It might not require that you ...
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| Ensure debt payment by HOA member upon sale of patio home | 11/14/2006 |
Q: As the President and head of the Board of Directors for a small (11 individual, detached patio ...
A: Each state has different laws that apply so I would strongly recommend that you hire an attorney ...
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| Re: Property Mgmt/ Developer Contract | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I am working with a developer on a residential community, I will be the property management company ...
A: I would recommend a very specific contract that details out your exact responsibilities. IE.. the # ...
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| Do we need to be part of a homeowners association? | 11/3/2006 |
Q: We own a home which is being rented under a P Manager. Do we need to be part of any association? ...
A: When you bought your home, the closing attorney should have notified you that your house was within ...
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| Billed $6000.00 without notice. | 10/13/2006 |
Q: We purchased a second house which is about 300 miles from where we live. During the first two months ...
A: While a step of this nature is drastic, it is not unheard of. I would suggest that you calmly place ...
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| BOD minutes | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I work for a large self-managed HOA in Florida. The minutes of our monthly Board of Directors ...
A: Good Morning Trish: You need to check with your association's attorney on the first part of this ...
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| Condo Assoc. and Maintenance Fee Coverage | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I own a condo and pay a quarterly maintenance fee dues of $650. The lightbulb went out in front of ...
A: Melissa: You don't want to withhold your maintenance fee. What you should do is put this request in ...
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| Condo association by-laws | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I am on the board of our condo association and want to know if we can pass rules to restrict renters ...
A: Yes, a number of associations have rules that restrict renting. It does however require a change to ...
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