An association has ordered a bee keeper to remove the bees from his backyard. The bees are swarming and attacking neighbors when they walk by.
A military family came home from serving in the middle east to find strangers living in their home. The association allowed squatters to rent the home and were charging rent.
A pool that has sat unused for 8 years, is declared a public health hazard and it was voted to drain and remove the pool. Not all residents are happy since they liked the amenity.
An attorney gives advice to a homeowner who rents out two condominiums and does not want to give the renter contact information to the associations as requested. The attorney advises that according to civil code, the owner must provide the association with information.
A lawsuit, which was recently settled, was filed against an association with faulty fireplaces. The fireplaces were not installed to meet manufacturers specifications, causing fires. The lawsuit caused all 143 fireplace units to be brought into compliance.
A city code does not prohibit condos from being built where there are currently single homes. This has neighborhoods concerned that the housing density could change.
What was to be a 6-8 week repair period has become 6 months with no sign of an end. Homeowners were driven from their homes after their roofs collapsed under the snow and are frustrated that repairs have not been completed, as many are living in hotels and apartments.
A condominium association has been battling with the Cleveland water department as they have threatened to turn off their water and collect $163,000 in unpaid water bills. The association has been trying to bring to their attention that the bills were incorrect when the city finally acknowledges they were at fault.
Do you know what to consider when thinking about living in a condo development? Advice is offered on what questions to ask and what factors to consider as you contemplate living in the world of condominiums.
A homeowner association listened to bad legal advice and lost several lawsuits in a short period of time. Homeowners are now facing increased assessments and blame the board for bad decisions.
