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Our condo is freezing! Is the association responsible for ensuring heat?

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Q. I have a small 800 sf 1st floor condo which is part of a 3-story building with a common area basement below our unit. The basement space has no heat or A/C. 

Can a special assessment for a new roof on our condo building be split equally?

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Q. Our 6 unit association has a major roof repair in the works. We originally assessed owners for a partial re-roof but the contractor has advised additional repair work because the damage was more extensive than originally thought.

How does our condo building restrict rentals?

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Q. We just voted to cap rentals in our 13 unit building to 2.  We currently have 2 rental units even though we're supposed to be 100% owner occupied. 

Can board members discuss association business outside of a board meeting?

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Q. Can a condo board meet as a group to discuss condo issues without taking any votes or decisions? We have quarterly HOA unit owner meetings but sometimes discussions can't wait till the next meeting.