What are a condo association’s obligations regarding owner notification?
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What are a condo association’s obligations regarding owner notification?
I have a condo in a 9 unit building. I am on the title as part owner along with my grandmother and mother, who are only on the title for financial reasons. I live here alone. My issue is with the association manager. She has been less than friendly, to say the least. The other day she sent me an email accusing me of not picking up dog feces in the front yard. The issue was resolved it was from another dog but the issue was when my mother asked me why she is receiving these emails, why aren’t these concerns being directed to the only true homeowner? My mother has her own home to worry about, and does not want to be bothered from the association about my home. So I politely requested multiple times that I be the only person to be contacted regarding these small concerns such as things like trash, dog feces, noise, etc. This was her response,
Asked on August 26, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Actually, she is right: *all* owners should be contacted, and that is legally the better practice, since any notices from the association (e.g of any alleged violations) could affect all their interests. They should be contacting your grandmother, too, but if they don't have her address, that is a reason they did not--you should probably provide her contact information. Your mother may be stressed by this, but she is an adult: she needs to be prepared to accept notices from property she owns. As for how they treat you--it is unprofessional to talk down to you, etc., but it's not illegal: the law does not mandate or require respect.
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