The Condo Owner's Answer Book: Practical Answers to More Than 125 Questions About Condominium Ownership
How do I decide whether or not to buy a condo? How can I avoid getting into a difficult practical or financial situation? Where can I find information on the homeowners' association before I sign a contract?For many people, the first home they purchase is a condominium.  The Condo Owner's Answer Book addresses the unique situations that come with buying and owning a condo. It also discusses your rights and responsibilities as a condo owner and as a member of a homeowners' association. The Condo Owner's Answer Book is an authoritative reference, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions.Written by a successful attorney, The Condo Owner's Answer Book answers your most important questions including:--What are red flags to watch out for before I sign a contract?--What are assessments and do I have to pay them?--What do I need to know about my homeowners' association?--What do board members do for an association?--What are common complaints of condo owners?--What recourse do I have against problem neighbors?--Can the association really ban pets?--Can I be stopped from renting out my condo?Written in an easy-to-read, question and answer format, The Condo Owner's Answer Book helps you understand everything you need to know about buying and owning a condo.Beth A. Grimm is a recognized legal authority on community association law with overtwenty years experience in dealing with the problems of homeowners, board members, and homeowners' associations.