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Question: Do statutes prohibit charging late fees and/or interest on unpaid fines in a homeowners association or condo? Answer: No - there are no statutes in the State of New York which prohibit a board from charging homeowners late fees and/or interest on unpaid...
Question: Covenants are contracts which create enforceable restrictions on the use of property within the community. Can the Board change the covenants without notifying the homeowners either before or after they decide? Answer: You are correct that covenants are...
Question: Our Covenants have this language: "no house trailers, motor homes, trucks or bands, boats, or other offensive object shall be parked or located, either temporarily or permanently, on any lots in our community". Do residents have legal rights to challenge...
Question: Does our HOA Board have to give a homeowner a certified copy of the by-laws, etc? They already have a copy of the covenant. No one has ever asked for a certified copy. It is at the County Courthouse. Should he be responsible to go to the courthouse? Answer:...
Question: Our community elected 3 new Board members who isolate us other 2. This 3 conduct private meetings among themselves and formulate policy based upon comments posted by members of their Facebook page at the exclusion of others. What can be done? Answer: You...
Question: I live in a condo. We are having some issues with the residents moving into the building and requesting a companion dog. They say they can obtain a letter from their doctor. Please advise, your help is greatly appreciated. Answer: The Federal Fair Housing...
Question: I owned my home 5 yrs. I have paid my H0A dues every year. I have just received notice that I owe $900 (first notice) due the end of this month and a lien has been filed. Am I responsible for delinquent dues prior to my ownership of the home? Answer: Yes,...
Question: Can sign restrictions displayed public view also apply to signs taped to the inside of the homes garage window facing the street? Answer: A homeowners association's board has the power to make, and enforce compliance with, reasonable rules and regulations...
Question: Do we have to send a letter to homeowners 48 hrs prior to the board meeting to decide on a new management company. I understand that it is the board's decision but do we need to call a special meeting before we actually sign a contract? Answer: Homeowners...
Question: Can we charge a seller a fee for providing a letter certifying a declined right of first refusal? Answer: You need to review your by-laws. If they contain a provision which permits your condominium to charge an administrative fee, or to be reimbursed for its...