(In America, anyone can pretty much sue anyone for most any reason.)
The association is a corporation. Your governing documents and the state association law govern their responsibilities, limitations and actions.
If you believe -- and have evidence -- that the association's board has acted illegally, you can sue them. You can find an association-savvy attorney willing to take your case, and begin there with your stories, proofs and evidence.
However, in the case of the association, remember that if you are an owner, some of your assessment dollars are being used by the association to defend itself against your suit.
In Canada, the legal age to enter into a contract, such as a lease for a condo, is 18. Minors under 18 would require a co-signer who is of legal age to be responsible for the lease agreement. Additionally, it is important to check with the condo association or landlord to confirm their specific age requirements for tenants.
The past tense of sue is sued.
Facebook has been sued numerous times for various reasons, including privacy breaches, antitrust concerns, and content moderation issues. The exact number of lawsuits against Facebook is difficult to pinpoint due to the constant filing and resolution of legal cases.
Yes, a 17-year-old can be sued in South Carolina. Minors can be held liable for their actions in civil court, although their legal rights and obligations may vary compared to adults. It is advisable to seek legal guidance in such situations.
Different terminology can apply in different jurisdictions. However, the person being sued is probably most frequently called the "Defendant". In some cases the term "Respondent" is used.
Yes.You can request the status of the association from the Secretary of State where the association is located.
Absolutely, yes. The association may be incorporated as a profit, not for profit, or an unincorporated association.
Your attorney can help you answer this question, since it requires a legal answer.
State Farm, Progressive and Geico are some well known companies that offer condo association insurance policies. There are local and lesser known companies such as Melendez Insurance that offer condo association insurance policies also.
Only if the Condo Association allows it. It could otherwise fine you.
You are responsible for all debits to the Association and Mortgage holder until the unit is sold. If the unit is sold the New owner get to pay your bad debit, the mortgage company will hold you responsible for any difference between the sales price and what is owed.
Yes.
no but trying to If a condo owner falls more than 90 days in arrears of association, the right to use common areas can be suspended by the association until such dues are paid.
Fiile a noise complaint with the Condo association and if that doesn't work, the local police department.Added: Loud noises from whom or what? The Condo Association MAY have control over some annoyances but for others you may need the police (as advised above). Speak to your Condo Board of DIrectors to see if they can assist you.
Your governing documents should be clear on this issue. If no assessments are collected by the association, how can the association recover? There is rarely 100% coverage by a master insurance policy on a condominium community. This is one of the great reasons to purchase an HO-6 condominium owners' policy with assessment coverage, so that in the case of a disaster, your assessments are paid by insurance.
Yes. Your association counsel can guide you as to which documents must be filed and where each should be deposited.
Some condo association management companies in Chicago include Root Reality, Inc and SGJ Property Management. You can learn more about these companies online at their respective websites.