Category: Q&A

Q I have lived in a unit for the past three years. I am planning on having my boyfriend move in with me in a few months. Are there any community or state rules or regulations that will prevent this from happening? I own the unit but wo…

Q I would like to educate myself about the process whereby a condo association identifies new construction defects in a timely manner and obtains repairs from the builder. I also would like to understand the basics of how a 10-year war…

Q I am a shareholder in a cooperative of 121 units and 152 parking spaces. My  question concerns the rightful use and maintenance of community property. Every  shareholder is entitled one parking space at a fee of $20 per month. The  addi…

Q I am trying to purchase a condo but the board is holding up the process based on  my financial status. I don't know what the problem is because I have an  excellent credit history and no lawsuits against me. I will even have enough  mon…

hard wood floors which squeak probably requiring repairs or due to rotting  wood, not to mention ceiling leaks. I have attempted to contact both owners  through letters, however I have not received any responses in the mail. I have  reache…

Q I am the vice president of our board. Just recently we found out through a real estate agent that the president of the board is selling his unit. Does this pose a conflict of interest? In effect, should the president remain the preside…

Q Our annual meeting was conducted this past week during which three of the  present board members were up for reelection—the president, treasurer (her fiancée) and a board member. All three were re-elected and a fourth elected since  the…

Q I live in a 51-unit condo complex in Essex County. The association is attempting to get a loan for needed repairs of at least $200,000, however, three attempts were denied due to the delinquency in condo dues totaling $35,000. There a…

Q I've had a long existing leak in my full bathroom since the owners above me have  moved in. It so happens that the owner's son runs a bath for as long as two  hours at a time, blasting the water full force. Over time, this has caused  d…

Q Can you tell me if or where one would find out if there is a law that dictates  the total number of children allowed per cooperative apartment? Would this be  found in the bylaws, offering plan or is it something that the city regulates…