Can an Owner Sue the Board if They Disagree With a Capital Improvement?

Aired 12/20/2022

“I am on the Board of my association, and we have just decided to build a new fitness center that will require a five million dollar loan for the capital improvement. The only thing is now an owner in our community has threatened to sue us because they don't agree with the decision to move forward with the loan." - "Can They Do That?"

Can an Association Remove an Underage Resident in a 55 and Older Community?

Aired 6/15/2022

"I live in a 55 and older community and my 4 year old grandchild comes and stays with me during the week while her mother is at work. She doesn’t live with me full time. I am only babysitting during the week and many times they stay for a weekend visit. The Board is trying to say that I am in violation of the rules and I cannot have her over the way I want." - "Can They Do That?"

Can My Employer Require Me to Come to Work?

Aired 8/26/2021

"With all the confusion around COVID-19 safety precautions and vaccinations, I'm not entirely ready to be back in the office full-time. My employer, however, just sent an email to all employees requiring us to be onsite. - "Can They Do That?"

Condominium Funding Reserves

Aired 11/5/2020

Our condominium has never funded reserves, and yet, the board has proposed and adopted a budget that provides for full funding of reserves. - "Can They Do That?"

Forbidding Political Signage

Aired 10/9/2020

I put up a political sign for my favorite candidate. My HOA and the Board sent me a letter telling me to take it down. I have a right to free speech don't I? - "Can They Do That?"

Association Hurricane Shutdowns

Aired 9/22/2020

A hurricane is a few days away from landfall near my condominium. The association sent a notice that elevators and the building air conditioning will be shutdown for 36 hours before landfall. - "Can They Do That?"

Employer Mandated Quarantine After Traveling

Aired 5/27/2020

I’m going to go on a trip right now. Prices are really low to travel, and I want to visit my family. My employer’s telling me that if I go on the trip I’m not able to come back to work. My employer is going to mandate that I quarantine myself for 14 days when I come back. - "Can They Do That?"

Painting Over Cracks in Stucco

Aired 4/21/2020

I have some cracks in the stucco on the outside of my unit and my association wants to paint over it. It looks like it could be a more serious issue but they said I shouldn’t worry about it. - "Can They Do That?"

Levying Special Assessments for Renovations

Aired 3/18/2020

My association wants to levy a special assessment to pay for remodeling the lobby. The board claims it’s a common expense so all unit owners are equally responsible for the cost. - "Can They Do That?"

Adjacent Development Planned Next to Community

Aired 11/26/2019

There’s a developer that wants to build a brand new neighborhood right next to ours, but we’re worried it’s going to be disruptive. Can we oppose the development? - "Can They Do That?"

Drones in Your Community

Aired 8/28/2019 | Donna DiMaggio Berger

A neighbor is flying a drone in your community and there are concerns he is spying on residents even though he assures the association that he has proper permits. - "Can They Do That?"

Visitors at All Hours of The Night

Aired 7/24/2019

A neighbor is running a home business and customers are coming at all hours of the night, disrupting other homeowners. - "Can They Do That?"

Medical Marijuana

Aired 4/17/2019

Your association is planning a big 4th of July party that also happens to be quite expensive. - "Can They Do That?"

Service Animals

Aired 3/22/2019

A neighbor's unique emotional support animal is disturbing the entire building. They say it's necessary. - "Can They Do That?"

Nudists

Aired 2/12/2019

Walking around in the buff may be OK in your own place, but what happens if the neighbors complain. Can a condo association really make someone cover up in their own home? - "Can They Do That?"