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Who is responsible for fixing clogged pipes?

Mr. Sharp | September 3, 2009

The “Associations” column below is reprinted by permission of authors Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian. Copyright S. Glassman and D. Vanitzian” (from August 23, 2009 L.A. Times) “Who is responsible for fixing clogged pipes?” STEPHEN GLASSMAN and DONIE VANITZIAN Question: I live on the second floor of a four-floor condo complex. The pipes in my [...]

Reserves are not for routine work

Mr. Sharp | August 11, 2009

The “Associations” column below is reprinted by permission of authors Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian. Copyright S. Glassman and D. Vanitzian (from July 12, 2009 L.A. Times) STEPHEN GLASSMAN and DONIE VANITZIAN Question: I live in California common-interest development of fewer than 50 condominiums. Our treasurer insists that money from the reserve fund that is [...]